Two titles for Kilcoo at East Down Scor
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
The East Down Final of Scor was held in St. Michaels Hall, Finnis on Sunday afternoon and this saw a packed hall of over 350 audience turn out to watch four hours of top talent from East Down.
This year is the 40th Anniversary of Scor and East Down marked this in a special way by sending out formal invitations to special guest as well as producing an original souvenir programme for everyone in the audience kindly provided by Plus 2 Print, Downpatrick. Flower arrangements and stage decorations were also provided by Flowers by Tracey As part of the 40th celebrations former County Chairman and Ulster Scor Secretary, Harry McEvoy presented the 16 clubs from East Down who took part in Scor na nOg with a special certificate recognising the effort that each club had put in. The Chairman of East Down ScŪr Brian Kennedy appealed to those clubs who failed to turn out to make a special effort to get a team ready in time for Scor Sinsear which will be starting in the New Year. Saul proved to be the strongest Club in East Down on this the 40th year in Scor na nOg winning two titles and coming runner up in two spots. Loughinisland and Kilcoo each have three of their entrants taking to the stage in the County Final.
Champions in Celli Dancing were a team that the East Down Scor board are glad to see back, Ballycran. Teconnaught also proved strong and took the runner up spot. Solo Singing was a heavily contested competition with five excellent performances. The two who progressed to the next round were Castlewellan's Orla McCrickard with her traditional rendition of Erin Gra Mo Chroi along with Downpatrick's talented male vocalist, Matthew Campbell. Instrumental Music had the audience's toes tapping and the winners were Saul with their Cat's Meow Jig and Sully's Reel with Darragh Cross taking the second place to get through to the County Final. The recitation/storytelling section saw five lively competitors ranging from aged eight to 16 and going through was Kilcoo's Ryan Devlin with Saul's Roisin Sloan is second place with her Message from St. Patrick. The hotly contested ballad group competition proved strong with Loughinisland taking the top spot with Saul coming in in second place. Before the interval, Guest of Honor Paddy McFlynn, Down County President and former GAA President, graced the stage to cut the 40th Anniversary Cake provided by Dromara GAC.
The interval started with a lively performance from last year's All Ireland Finalists in the Instrumental Section, Castlewellan. The next competition was novelty act and Saul took the Glory here with their Make a Wish with their neighbours Downpatrick taking the second spot with the story of Finn McCool. Three Set Dancing teams progressed through to the next round to make up a full programme. The three teams were Kilcoo CLG, Kilcoo Camogie and Loughin-island respectively.
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