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Part of Portaferry Heritage Fest 13 - 15 September 2024
Cultural heritage is celebrated with screenings of The McCooeys by Portaferry's famed Joseph Tomelty. Afterwards, his granddaughter Hannah Carnegie will be in conversation with director Michael Quinn to discuss Joe's legacy.
The legendary, much loved radio series The McCooeys was broadcast on the BBC Northern Ireland Home Service between 1949 and 1955. Relating the often comic lives of the McCooey family, their relatives, friends and neighbours, it was enthusiastically followed by hundreds of thousands of listeners and is still fondly remembered.
These screenings include performances filmed in Portico in 2021 with a cast including Dan Gordon, Christina Nelson, Hannah Carnegie, Patrick McBrearty, Maria Connolly, and Colin Carnegie.
This event is followed by special remembrance walk, led by local historian Allison Murphy, starting from The Schoolhouse, 55 Ballyphilip Road and ending at Joseph Tomelty's grave. This starts at 5pm and is free to attend.
Find out more in the Portaferry Heritage Fest Programme
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Ticket | £3.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.