Warrenpoint is a small Northern Ireland town of about
7000 population situated on a headland jutting out into
Carlingford Lough, a fiord like sea inlet with mountains
sweeping down to the sea on either side. This unusual
combination of sea and mountains gives rise to the
magnificent scenery for which the area is justly famous.
A ferry service to Omeath in the Irish Republic operates
during the summer.
Now in its twentieth year the Maiden of the Mournes
International Festival offers something for every one
from the opening parade, concerts featuring the best of
Irish entertainment, the free open air musical
entertainment each evening, the children’s events, the
fireworks display, sports events, the festival banquet,
brass and accordion bands, to the Selection & Crowning
of the ‘Maiden of the Mournes.
The ‘Maiden of the Mournes’ Contest is a personality
competition for young ladies between the ages of 18 and
25 from any nationality. Competitors are expected to
make their own way to Warrenpoint. but whilst there all
meals and accommodation will be provided free for the
week.
The competitors will be asked to take part in a variety of
PR activities which may include visiting local shops,
shopping centres and the local Council Offices. They may
also visit the City Hall in Belfast where they will meet the
Lord Mayor and possibly be interviewed on TV. They will
be taken on a tour of the Mourne Mountains and visit a
typical cottage dating back to the last century where they
will sample Irish food and music and be asked to join in
the entertainment. Each competitor will be interviewed
individually by a panel of independent judges and be
interviewed on stage by a TV personality. Here they will
be expected to perform a party piece - singing, dancing,
reciting etc.
The winning maiden will receive a cheque for £500 on
the final night and another cheque for £500 when she
returns the following year to hand over her crown. She
will also be expected to carry out PR duties during her
reign. This may be in Ireland or in her own country.
Maidens chosen to represent their area should be
outgoing, easy to get along with and comfortable with
performing in public.
7000 population situated on a headland jutting out into
Carlingford Lough, a fiord like sea inlet with mountains
sweeping down to the sea on either side. This unusual
combination of sea and mountains gives rise to the
magnificent scenery for which the area is justly famous.
A ferry service to Omeath in the Irish Republic operates
during the summer.
Now in its twentieth year the Maiden of the Mournes
International Festival offers something for every one
from the opening parade, concerts featuring the best of
Irish entertainment, the free open air musical
entertainment each evening, the children’s events, the
fireworks display, sports events, the festival banquet,
brass and accordion bands, to the Selection & Crowning
of the ‘Maiden of the Mournes.
The ‘Maiden of the Mournes’ Contest is a personality
competition for young ladies between the ages of 18 and
25 from any nationality. Competitors are expected to
make their own way to Warrenpoint. but whilst there all
meals and accommodation will be provided free for the
week.
The competitors will be asked to take part in a variety of
PR activities which may include visiting local shops,
shopping centres and the local Council Offices. They may
also visit the City Hall in Belfast where they will meet the
Lord Mayor and possibly be interviewed on TV. They will
be taken on a tour of the Mourne Mountains and visit a
typical cottage dating back to the last century where they
will sample Irish food and music and be asked to join in
the entertainment. Each competitor will be interviewed
individually by a panel of independent judges and be
interviewed on stage by a TV personality. Here they will
be expected to perform a party piece - singing, dancing,
reciting etc.
The winning maiden will receive a cheque for £500 on
the final night and another cheque for £500 when she
returns the following year to hand over her crown. She
will also be expected to carry out PR duties during her
reign. This may be in Ireland or in her own country.
Maidens chosen to represent their area should be
outgoing, easy to get along with and comfortable with
performing in public.
| 'The Maiden of the Mournes' International Festival Warrenpoint |
Festival Chairman:
Paul Braham.
Email:
paulbraham813@btinternet.com
Ph: 0044 28 4173 8833
Mob: 07879411553
Festival Secretary:
Brendan Bradley
Email: brendanbradley1@aol.com
Ph: 0044 28 4177 2346
Festival Treasurer:
Michael Shiels
Mob: 07917433073
Paul Braham.
Email:
paulbraham813@btinternet.com
Ph: 0044 28 4173 8833
Mob: 07879411553
Festival Secretary:
Brendan Bradley
Email: brendanbradley1@aol.com
Ph: 0044 28 4177 2346
Festival Treasurer:
Michael Shiels
Mob: 07917433073
Principal Sponsors
Newry & Mourne District Council
The Quays Shopping & Leisure
Centre
Diamonds Restaurant
Main Sponsors
The Newry Democrat
The Whistledown Hotel
Newbridge Silverware
The Genoa Cafe
Newry & Mourne District Council
The Quays Shopping & Leisure
Centre
Diamonds Restaurant
Main Sponsors
The Newry Democrat
The Whistledown Hotel
Newbridge Silverware
The Genoa Cafe
View over Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough from Rostrevor Mountain
View over Carlingford Lough and Slieve Foy in the Irish Republic
| The Reigning Maiden Pamela Casells with Colman Burns, Mayor of Newry & Mourne |
Reigning Maiden Pamela Cassells at Narrow Water Keep
| Warrenpoint maiden Danielle Leicester and Newry & Mourne Maiden Christine Murphy attend the launch of the Kilbroney Vintage Show |
