Celtic fun


Dan Dillon, Long Island, N.Y., prepares to release a 16-pound hammer for a throwing distance of 116 feet 21/2 inches during the Highland Games at the Monmouth Celtic Festival, held at the Monmouth Park Racetrack Field in Oceanport May 4. Dillon’s throw set a new field record at the local event.Dan Dillon, Long Island, N.Y., prepares to release a 16-pound hammer for a throwing distance of 116 feet 21/2 inches during the Highland Games at the Monmouth Celtic Festival, held at the Monmouth Park Racetrack Field in Oceanport May 4. Dillon’s throw set a new field record at the local event.

Above, Fair Haven’s Leslie Brett, 14, competed in four different dance styles at the Highland Dancing Competition. Brett danced her way to three third-places and one sixth-place. At left, in the Premier 15 and under division, Oceanport’s Erica Stackhouse, 15, won four first-place medals, as well as the trophy for her division.Above, Fair Haven’s Leslie Brett, 14, competed in four different dance styles at the Highland Dancing Competition. Brett danced her way to three third-places and one sixth-place. At left, in the Premier 15 and under division, Oceanport’s Erica Stackhouse, 15, won four first-place medals, as well as the trophy for her division. Dave Ross leads the Jersey Shore Celtic pipe band at the festival.Dave Ross leads the Jersey Shore Celtic pipe band at the festival.


Oceanport’s Matt Tagerty, 11, in the white jacket, tries to battle with Peter Edwardsen of Mount Holly.Oceanport’s Matt Tagerty, 11, in the white jacket, tries to battle with Peter Edwardsen of Mount Holly. Terri James, Garnerville, N.Y., throws a 28-pound weight for 33 feet 21/2 inches during the Highland Games.Terri James, Garnerville, N.Y., throws a 28-pound weight for 33 feet 21/2 inches during the Highland Games.