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Centenary of The Coach Inn, Portaferry

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1777: tabled on 01 September 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates The Coach Inn, owned by the Sands family in Portaferry, on reaching its 100th anniversary in 2025; recognises its historic and cultural significance as a cornerstone of the local community since 1925; highlights the float parade being held to mark the occasion which will be celebrated by hundreds across the village; notes the generations of proprietors and staff who have contributed to its legacy as a warm and welcoming establishment on the Ards Peninsula; acknowledges the important role places like these play in sustaining rural communities across Northern Ireland and the UK; and sends best wishes to the current owners, staff and loyal customers as they celebrate this remarkable milestone and look forward to the next chapter in the bar’s rich history.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.