The Carlingford Oyster Festival.1982.19.08.1982..08.19.1982.19th August 1982..Pictures and Images of the Carlingford Oyster Festival... The Minister For Fisheries and Forestry Mr Brendan Daly officially opened  The Carlingford Oyster Festival. The Chairman of the organising committee was Mr. Joe McKevitt.."The Oyster Pearl" was Ms Deirdre McGrath..Mr McKevitt points out aspects of the local nature trail.