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	Welcome To Portaferry, Failte go Port an Pheire
		Portaferry is a small town on the North East coast of Ireland, at the tip of the Ards Peninsula.
		It is well known for its beautiful scenery and the warm welcome given to its visitors.
		From sweet Portaferry and the Kingdom of Down.
	www.portaferry.freeserve.co.uk (243 words)

	Portaferry Co Down - GAA Club
		Portaferry are still unbeaten in S.H.L. Portaferry are still unbeaten in the senior hurling league (Division One) with Ballygalget in second place after their win over Kilclief, Liatroim moved into third place after putting five goals past Clonduff who are still without a win to date.
		Portaferry continued their challenge with a four goals success over neighbours, Ballycran - the final score was 5-9 to 1-9 in their recent Antrim Div 1 league encounter.
		Portaferry who were only beaten once in last seasons league campaign, travelled in confident mood to Ballycastle but returned home seven points losers in a very competitive match.
	www.downgaa.net /downgaa/clubs/portaferry/portaferry.htm (1461 words)

	Portaferry
		Portaferry and Strangford are sited one to the north-east, the other to the south-west, of the narrow channel, seven miles long, that joins Strangford Lough to the Irish Sea.
		When Patrick Savage inherited the Portaferry estates in 1666, and found them much encumbered with debts, he was persuaded to go with his family to the Isle of Man, "to live privately, but plentifully, yet much cheaper than at home", while his pushing brother-in-law set the affairs of the estate in order.
		The views of the Lough shore from the hilly bays north of Portaferry are incomparable.
	homepage.virgin.net /mp.hearth/P'ferry.html (1398 words)

	RNLI Portaferry Lifeboat Station, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland
		RNLI Portaferry Lifeboat Station, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland
		Portaferry's lifeboat launched 25 times and rescued 35 people.
		Portaferry's Atlantic 75 B class lifeboat, Blue Peter V
	www.portaferrylifeboat.com (104 words)

	Portaferry Links
		A Page of Links to sites owned by the many friends of Portaferry, some are natives of the town living around the world, others are those who have visited and mentioned Portaferry in their wbsites.
		A new site promoting the work of folk and jazz singer Susan Tomelty, the latest member of Portaferry's most famous family to achieve success in showbusiness.
		I don't know, but she has taken some lovely photos of the area, so take a look.
	www.portaferry.freeserve.co.uk /Links.html (257 words)

	Hiawatha Seaway Council: Camp Portaferry History
		On January 18, 1943, the land now known as Camp Portaferry was visited and an option to purchase was made.
		Today, Camp Portaferry consists of about 450 acres of mixed forest land and a 40 acre lake.
		In 1999 the Seaway Valley Council merged with Hiawatha Council to form the Hiawatha Seaway Council which owns and operates Camp Portaferry as the dining hall camp part of the Adirondack Scout Camps.
	www.cnyscouts.org /historical/camp_portaferry_history.html (327 words)

	Portaferry History
		The history of the Portaferry area is as old as that of man in Ireland, because since prehistoric man hunted and fished the area surrounding Strangford Lough, it has been continuously inhabited.
		In the Townland of Derry to the North of Portaferry are the remains of two Churches, one at least dedicated to St Cummain, and it is known that this was a site of Christian worship from before 800 AD.
		Portaferry Castle, also within the Townland of Ballyphilip, dates from the 16th Century and is a Tower-House built by the Savage Family who were the major family of the area for many centuries, managing to maintain their status by changing name and religion after the Reformation.
	www.kevinbyers.co.uk /Portaferry.html (1178 words)

	Bredagh GAC: Under 14 Hurling
		After this they started to settle and get into the game but the Portaferry midfield and half forwards were particularly strong and continued to pile on the pressure throughout the first half.
		They also knew that Portaferry were defending with pride the fact that they had not conceded a score against them all season.
		Portaferry had plenty of skill but it still took them 20 minutes to register a score.
	www.bredaghgac.com /2006Hurling/u14.shtml (1478 words)

	News from Portaferry Lifeboat Station
		The crew of Portaferry Lifeboat, 'Blue Peter V', held a 'Tsunami Relief Car Wash' in Portaferry last February to augment funds donated by them to provide a fully equipped fishing boat for one of the fishermen in Sri Lanka who lost their craft during last December's Tsunami.
		Portaferry & District Lifeboat Guild decided to raise £25,000 for the RNLI to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the opening of Portaferry Lifeboat Station by the RNLI on 1st May 1980.
		Portaferry Lifeboat Crew has raised sufficient funds within two weeks through their recent 'Tsunami Car Wash' and other donations to assist them in purchasing a fishing boat in Sri Lanka that will be donated to one of those fishermen who lost their craft during last December's 'Tsunami'.
	www.portaferrylifeboat.com /news/news.htm (3670 words)

	Portaferry outdoor sports facility 2006
		A new all weather, floodlit sports facility was today officially launched in Portaferry by Professor Eric Saunders, Chairman of the Sports Council for Northern Ireland.
		The new pitch is on a site owned by Ards Borough Council, which the club had agreed to develop for the benefit of young people in the local area.
		Portaferry Town Sports Club has seven football teams including three girls’ teams whose formation is directly attributable to the development of the all weather facility.
	www.sportni.org /News/portaferry_outdoor_mar2006.htm (407 words)

	Strangford Lough Ferry Service
		To travel the distance between Strangford and Portaferry by road is approximately 75 kilometres and takes about an hour and a half by car.
		This is a 40 percent increase on the capacity of the MV Strangford.
		Since the MV Portaferry II has been brought into service, the sailings lost due to weather disruption have been reduced by 65%.
	www.roadsni.gov.uk /Strangford_Ferry/index.htm (385 words)

	Ports.org.uk / Portaferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Sir James Montgomery put Portaferry on a business footing in the 1620s; corn mills, a linen-market, shipyards and quays were developed by the Savage family and their successors the Nugents.
		Gradually, as larger steamships came to require deeper harbours, its prosperity declined; and within living memory the harbour master's duties have dwindled.
		Apart from the regular ferry across to Strangford, Portaferry is home port now only to a handful of fishing vessels and a crowd of yachts.
	www.ports.org.uk /port.asp?id=316 (167 words)

	Portaferry Hotel 7-10 The Strand Portaferry Newtownards Down
		Portaferry is located at the southern end of the Ards Peninsula overlooking Strangford Lough, it is easily reached by road or alternatively by a five minute car ferry crossing from the village of Strangford.
		The superbly appointed bedrooms at the Portaferry Hotel are individually furnished, combining all the charm of this village with the facilities expected by today's business or leisure travellers.
		However the speciality for which the Portaferry has gained international reputation is it's seafood, landed daily ay the fishing villages of Portavogie and Ardglass.
	www.irishbeds.com /hotel/00059.html (200 words)

	Portaferry
		Portaferry, situated on the southernmost tip of the Ards Peninsula, is full of character, with antique shops, pubs, restaurants, a range of water based activities and Northern Ireland's only aquarium adding to its appeal.
		A recent development to Exploris is the NIE Seal Sanctuary, where seals are brought in for rehabilitation and are released back into the wild when they make a full recovery.
		With its location on the shores of Strangford Lough, it no surprise that Portaferry has an active boating scene, which attracts many visitors, especially during July when the annual sailing regatta takes place.
	www.discovernorthernireland.com /product.aspx?ProductID=7131 (200 words)

	Down Democrat Portaferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Portaferry Integrated Primary School are proud to present a fashion show on April 1, commencing at 7.00pm at Ballyphilip and Ardquin Parish Centre, High Street, with the proceeds going to school funds.
		PORTAFERRY Underage football news - In last week's matches, all the teams recorded victories, scoring sixteen goals in all and not conceding any in their four matches.
		THE ladies of Portaferry Women’s Institute are reminded of the Gala Week Fair stall on Thursday July 22.
	www.downdemocrat.com /community/localarea.asp?j=Portaferry (668 words)

	Portaferry - VisitBritain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The quaint rows of houses and its seafront and traditional layout give Portaferry its character, with many buildings of historical and architectural importance.
		One such building is Portaferry Castle, which dates from the 16th century and was built by the Savage family.
		This is an interpretative centre for Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea, giving a fascinating insight into sealife and habitat for the lough shore.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-nl-NL/destinationguides/Northern_Ireland/Destinations/portaferry.aspx (218 words)

	Portaferry aquarium celebrates landmark - Local & National - News - Belfast Telegraph (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Northern Ireland Aquarium at Portaferry is organising a variety of exciting events to mark its 20th anniversary this year, including a special 20p day, an exhibition of sea monsters and a re-enactment of the days of the smugglers.
		Although Frankie the grey seal is underweight and suffering from injuries to her mouth, she is thought to be recovering well in her new home at the seal sanctuary run by Exploris.
		When the aquarium was opened in 1987 by Ards Borough Council, it was in the ideal location - Portaferry on the shores of Strangford Lough, which contains nearly three quarters of all the marine species to be found in Northern Irish waters.
	www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk /news/local-national/article2144544.ece (564 words)

	Portaferry Market House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Portaferry Market House was built in 1752 by Andrew Savage.
		On the north face there are two large arches at the ground floor flanked by two small doorways.
		There is a bell on the roof and a sailing ship weathervane.
	cloghmore.bravepages.com /down/portaferryMH.html (60 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Northern Ireland \| Gaelic Games \| Kevin Lynchs edge out Portaferry
		Portaferry led 0-7 to 0-6 at the interval before Kevin Lynchs' 1-2 without reply turned the game.
		The absence of Paul Braniff, Barry Coleman, Gerard McGrattan and Emmett Trainor was keenly felt by Portaferry.
		Andy Savage had a tremendous game for Portaferry and his two points kept the Down champions in with a chance as the game entered its final stages.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/sport2/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6075444.stm (178 words)

	Portaferry History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		He acquired the land around the lake and named it PORTAFERRY after a town in Northern Ireland located between Lake Strangford and the Irish Sea.
		On January 18, 1943, the land now known as Camp PORTAFERRY was visited and an option to purchase was made.
		The interest from the trust fund is used to supplement camping activities of the Seaway Valley Council.
	www.northnet.org /seawayvalleybsa/Portaferry_History.htm (294 words)

	BBC SPORT \| N Ireland \| Portaferry and Dunloy in final
		Down champions Portaferry recovered from a sluggish start to win Sunday's first semi-final at Casement Park in Belfast.
		But favourites Portaferry battled their way back with Paul Mallon scoring a goal and wing forward Paul Braniff landing a couple of fine points.
		Portaferry kept up the pressure in the second half and ran out comfortable winners.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/2344739.stm (197 words)

	Holiday rentals in Portaferry, Northern Ireland, Down, Ireland, 6 The Saltpans, House
		Portaferry is a quiet but quaint harbour on the isthmus of Strangford lough, encapsulating the best of County Down.
		The Portaferry marine sports activities include a sub aqua club and local connections with the Queens Univeristy Marine laboratories.
		Ardminnan Equestrian Centre, Portaferry is family run stable and horse riding school with restaurant and bar, they will allow children to ride from the age of 4.
	www.holidaylets.net /properties/10313 (1007 words)

	Portaferry Hotel Restaurant,Restaurants in Down. Find all Down Travel and Tourist information in Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Portaferry Hotel is a charming waterside village inn, overlooking Strangford Lough, a renowned bird sanctuary and designated wildlife area.
		The terrace in which the hotel is located dates back to the 18th century.
		However, the speciality for which the Portaferry has gained an international reputation is its seafood, landed daily at the fishing villages of Portavogie and Ardglass.
	www.goireland.com /scripts/Low/premises.asp?cat=12&SubjectID=399358739&PremisesID=3518 (229 words)

	Exploris - The Northern Ireland Aquarium, Open Sea Aquarium, Strangford Lough PortaferryWhere Are We
		Exploris Aquarium is in Portaferry, Co Down, Northern Ireland.
		Follow the signs to the Strangford ferry - the journey to Portaferry across the Lough takes less than 15 minutes.
		The ferry leaves Portaferry at quarter to and quarter past the hour: Strangord on the hour and half past during operating hours.
	www.exploris.org.uk /about_exploris/where_are_we (134 words)

	05/08/04 St. John's v Portaferry Senior Hurling League
		Unfortunately more goals were to follow as Portaferry sliced through the St. John's defence with shocking regularity.
		Despite a promising start and narrowly missing a point opportunity early on midfielder Conor Gannon failed to get to grips with his Portaferry marker and was solely responsible for Portaferry's second goal (in fact his first half performance brought to mind images from Mel Gibson's latest cinematic offering).
		He made a great full length save to deny Portaferry a fifth goal and was in good form for the Johnnies on the night (picking up a nasty hand injury during one of his much needed clearances).
	www.naomheoinclg.com /clubnews/news2004/news51.htm (527 words)

	Down GAA Online - Dunloy v Portaferry
		In a final played in bad underfoot conditions in Loughgiel, Gregory O'Kane's six points proved crucial although the forward blotted his copybook near the end by being sent off.
		Portaferry were in the contest throughout with Dunloy leading 0-6 to 0-4 at the interval.
		Peter Mallon missed a great goal chance for Portaferry 12 minutes into the second half which would have levelled matters.
	www.downgaa.net /downgaa/hurling/club/senior/2002/ulsterfinal.htm (191 words)

	Portaferry Information Online - Nightlife in and around Portaferry, UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		If you are looking for information on how to get around we have details of Train times and ticket bookings, Coach times and ticket bookings plus a list of UK Maps to help you find where you are going.
		If you have any news or information related to Portaferry or would like an article to be published in Portaferry Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
		Portaferry Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Portaferry.
	www.britinfo.net /fp-K-COJ.htm (266 words)

	Exploris Portaferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		How to get there The Aquarium is situated in Portaferry.
		To get there by road from Belfast take the A20 through Newtownards and on to Portaferry.
		To get there by ferry from Strangford take the A25 from Downpatrick to the Strangford ferry – the journey to Portaferry across the Lough takes less than 15 minutes.
	www.barholmportaferry.co.uk /exploris.htm (295 words)

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