It was in the guise of the Irish boy-band that Stephen Gibson, Victor Gibson, Stephen Ryan and Michael Simpson claimed victory in this year's Stars In Your Eyes contest at Dromore Community Centre.

The lads picked up a plaque and a bottle of champagne for their prizewinning performance.

There was no sign that the committee's annual flagship event might be beginning to lose its sparkle, with the charity coffers benefiting to the tune of £3,700.

"It was a tremendous success," said the DCCEC's Joanie Branker. "There was a great mix of people who came along, both younger and older, and everyone we have spoken to had a great night.In terms of organisation and presentation we had learned a lot from previous years' events, and while they were brilliant, the result was that this year everything was just perfect."

Also picking up prizes from the show were the winners of the ballot held on the night.

First prize - a meal for two at Stormont, donated by Lagan Valley Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea - went to Ashley Hagan of Dromore; second prize - a television - to Leanne Bruce, Dromore; third prize - a DVD player, to Eddie Gibson, Dromore and fourth prize - a bottle of champagne donated by UUP Councillor Carol Black - to Thomas Smyth.

Third-prizewinner Mr. Gibson generously handed back his DVD player for the charity events committee to again offer as a prize at a later date.

Said Joanie, "On behalf of the Dromore Community Charity Events Committee I want to thank everyone who supported us this year, who has supported us in the past and who hopefully will continue to support us in future.

"Thanks go to all the singers, who were just brilliant, to Dromore Councillors Paul Rankin and Carol Black for their support and indeed to everyone who took part, helped or contributed in any way.

"Special thanks go from (chief organiser) Peter (Branker) to Rodney Ball, for all his valuable help both with the rehearsals and on the night."

The £3,700 raised by the event will be presented later in the year, along with other funds raised, to the committee's chosen causes, the one autism, the other the suicide awareness charity Funds for Pips.