The organisers of Rhu and Shandon Gala have announced that the event will not go ahead this year.

Since planning got under way earlier in the year, the organisers say they have experienced complications with regards to sponsorship and recruiting volunteers.

Last month it was confirmed that the commitee, along with its new members, would make the event happen in June.

However, the cancellation - the third in a row following two years of Covid restrictions - was confirmed today (Monday).

In a Facebook post, the organisers said: "It is with great sadness that we have to report that this years Gala will not be going ahead.

"The team have been working hard on making it happen but with the late start to organising, combined with a lack of sufficient sponsorship to underwrite the infrastructure necessary, we felt it best to cancel.

"With that in mind, we are already starting to organise Gala 2023, so that we are well prepared.

"We hope you stick with us until then. Keep an eye here for other Gala social events!"