Leah Weatherup, Eileen Burns and Naomi Allen all from Ballyclare Primary School and having a great time at the Ballyclare May Fair in 2007.Leah Weatherup, Eileen Burns and Naomi Allen all from Ballyclare Primary School and having a great time at the Ballyclare May Fair in 2007.
Leah Weatherup, Eileen Burns and Naomi Allen all from Ballyclare Primary School and having a great time at the Ballyclare May Fair in 2007.

Pictures from May fairs in years when life was more normal

May is traditionally a month of summer fairs and fetes with all generations gathering together at community events across the district.
By Valerie Martin
Published 30th May 2021, 08:51 BST

With many normal events having been curtailed due to Covid-19 restrictions, we thought we would have a look through the Times’ archives to some fairs from years gone by.

Have a look at our special picture gallery. You never know who you might spot!

The Liggett and Hobson families enjoying all the fun of the May Fair in Ballyclare in 2007.

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The Liggett and Hobson families enjoying all the fun of the May Fair in Ballyclare in 2007.

Enjoying the May Fair in Ballyclare in 2007 were Vera McWilliam, Kathy Wolff, Hannah Ruth Rehbein (May Fair Queen) John and Audrey Scott along with Elizabeth DeCourcy.

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Enjoying the May Fair in Ballyclare in 2007 were Vera McWilliam, Kathy Wolff, Hannah Ruth Rehbein (May Fair Queen) John and Audrey Scott along with Elizabeth DeCourcy.

Andrew Welsh with his 1969 Morris Minor Traveller was on show at the Ballyclare May Fair in 2007.

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Andrew Welsh with his 1969 Morris Minor Traveller was on show at the Ballyclare May Fair in 2007.

Spiderman is told by Ballyclare Primary School to reduce, reuse and recycle during the May Fair in 2007.

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Spiderman is told by Ballyclare Primary School to reduce, reuse and recycle during the May Fair in 2007.

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