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.
