Kay and Dave Coakley, Glenville with Lizzie O'Leary, Watergrasshill cooling down at Hillfest 2016. (Pic: Tom Doherty/AP)

The sun shone and the hats and shorts were out in force in Watergrasshill at the weekend for Hillfest 2016.

There was a jam-packed line-up of events across the four days, with something for everyone from sporting events and live music to entertainment, a fun fair, face painting and competitions in photography and colouring.

Hillfest committee member Paul Sharkey told The Avondhu that the weekend was a great success and the fine weather made a huge difference.

“There were thousands of people on the streets, the weather was kind and there was a great carnival atmosphere around Watergrasshill,” he said.

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