The Ferryland Flyers were named inaugural Dicker Barnable Memorial Softball Tournament champions. In the back row, from left to right, are Colin Swain, Andrew Kelly, Daniel Byrne, Patty O’Leary, Kaleb Swain, Shayne Kavanagh, and Connor Swain. In the front, from left to right, are Emily Kavanagh, Jenna Freeman, and Abby Boland. Submitted photo
By Mark Squibb
Following the Ferryland Days festivities held this last week, committee member Katie Barbour said things went off even better than expected.
“The weather was fantastic, every event that we put off was successful, everybody was in good spirits, there were no issues,” said Barbour. “It was all positive. It was everything we wanted it to be.”
Barbour said the goal of the committee was to host an inclusive festival with a little something for everyone, and said that all events, ranging from a free senior’s lunch at Bernard Kavanaugh’s Million Dollar View Restaurant to a youth sports day at the local field, were all well attended.
Also well attended was the first annual Dicker Barnable Memorial Softball Tournament.
“Dicker Barnable was fundamental in keeping the Farm — our local softball field — in tip top shape,” said Barbour. “He spent his whole life dedicated to the sport and recruiting young people to play… so it was a real honour to create a tournament in his honour.”
Eight teams from along the Southern Shore competed. Fittingly enough, the Ferryland Flyers took home the inaugural trophy.
The community breakfast, Song & Stories session, and Thursday night community concert were also very well attended.
The festivities culminated in the Shamrock Folk Festival Outdoor Dance on Saturday night and an all-day concert Sunday. This year makes the 39th year for the folk festival.
The committee is already looking forward to next year’s festival.
“We’re eager to get the ball rolling and start planning for next year,” said Barbour.
