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In Pictures: Festival of the Mountain another huge success

Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tug-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday afternoon.

There was something for everyone at annual festival, helped greatly by the fine weather and wonderful atmosphere.

The Festival of the Mountain had been saved in May after the communities rallied together to support the annual festival in Rosenallis when it became known that it could come to an end this year.

The 56 year old festival had low turnout at meetings to organise the event but when the organising committee called on the community for support, people answered.

The first Festival of the Mountain took place on Sunday 26 August 1962 and was organised by the late PP Thomas Kennedy.

But thankfully all went ahead on Sunday and crowds came in to enjoy the festival.

Our photographer went along on the day and captured the best of the action:

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