Mr Mattie Connolly, Kinvara (third from right) submitted five exhibits at Loughrea Show and won five prizes – three firsts and two seconds. With him in the photograph are, left to right; E. Tarpey, Kilrickle, Martin Hallinan, Ardrahan, C. Whoriskey, Ardrahan, Michael Brennan, Craughwell and, on Mr Connolly’s right, Michael Bermingham, Kinvara with Mr Stan Hynes, Loughrea. Connacht Tribune 6th October, 1951; Page: 15