The Lord Mayor, Councillor Paddy Bourke launched the South Dock’s Festival and was honoured with the ancient title of Admiral of the Port of Dublin– a title which dates back over five hundred years.

The Lord Mayor was presented with a ceremonial Admiral’s Hat by the Chief Executive Officer of Dublin Port Company’s Board, Mr Enda Connellan.

“This Festival is a week of fun and entertainment for the community to enjoy and be involved in and I want to congratulate all those who have worked so hard in putting together what I believe will be a wonderful week of festivities,” said the Lord Mayor.

This year is the 20th celebration of the South Docks Festival. The Festival week is organised by St. Andrew’s Resource Centre in conjunction with several local groups.
Pictured at St. Andrew’s Resource Centre, from left: Enda Connellan, Dolores Wilson, Peter Watson, Joe Burke, Lord Mayor Cllr. Paddy Bourke, Betty Ashe, Ruairí Quinn TD and Betty Watson.