Gosford Area

Gosford Area at Newry Show

Congratulations to Olive Cornett, Glenanne W.I. who won the Bank of Ireland Salver for most points in art section. Also Ann Eccleson Jerrettspass W.I. who received the Countess of Kilmorey cup for most points in Needlework craf...


Gosford Area at Armagh Show

Congratulations to Richhill W.I. for their beautiful entry in Armagh show’s W.I. competition which came 1st. Also beautiful was Collone’s entry which came 2nd. Killylea were also worthy winners of 3rd place. Thank you to al...



Gosford Area Bowls

8 Institutes entered a representative in the recent Gosford Area bowls competition. After much competitive bowling, Ann Patton of Collone emerged the winner from Siobhan Wray Caledon in a close fought match. Congratulations Ann...


Gosford Area Quiz winners

The Gosford Area Quiz was held recently in Drumsollen church hall, hosted by the ladies of Drumsollen W.I. This was very well supported with 9 institutes sending a team. Executive member Carole Baird welcomed everyone and then ...



Music Festival 2017

A very successful music festival was held recently in 2nd Comber Presbyterian Church Hall. We were delighted that Richhill Choir participated again this year and congratulate them on getting 2nd place in Fireside Chorus. They a...


Isobel Lusk Trophy

The Isobel Lusk trophy was judged recently. This year it was a knitting competition for a hat, scarf and gloves set from a pattern suggested by HQ. We were delighted to have 3 entries from Gosford, namely from Elizabeth Morriso...



Christmas Sparkle

A number of ladies from the Gosford Area are to be congratulated on their very capable modelling at the Fashion show part of the Homes and Gardens event “Christmas Sparkle” held in Armagh City hotel. Despite being s...


Gosford Area Kurling

A good number of ladies from Gosford Area met recently in Collone Hall for a fun night of Kurling. There was much laughter and encouragement before the eventual winners emerged. Despite the teams being mixed from the different ...



Armagh County Show

Gosford Area of Women’s Institutes had a very successful competition at the Armagh County Show with 1st place being awarded to Salter’s Grange W.I. for their beautiful display of a child’s knitted hat and scarf, a hea...


Gosford Area Balmoral Show Results

Congratulations to Marie Cairns Glenanne W.I. on winning a 1st and “Best In Show” for floral art in Balmoral show. This is the fourth time this trophy has come to Gosford area. Marie also won 3 x 2nd prizes. Dorothy Arnold ...