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June 12, 2005

THE SOCIAL ASPECT OF BARRACK BUILDING JANUARY 1901

Irish and English workers engaged on the erection of the barracks at Kildare enjoy a night out.

Leinster Leader 12/1/1901 p. 5

Entertainment at Kildare.
On Saturday night last the Irish foremen and timekeepers employed at the military barracks in course of erection in Kildare, entertained their English friends in the same employment. A number of guests were invited, and when supper was served at twelve o’clock about fifty sat to table. The health of the strangers was proposed and Mr. Oram foreman, responded in suitable terms. Dancing commenced after supper, the music being supplied by the employes [sic]. Songs were also rendered by Mr. Oram, Mr. White, Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Studley, Miss Dollard, Miss Farrelly, and Mr. McLoughlin. Proceedings were kept up until the small hours, when the party separated well pleased with their night’s pleasure. Messrs Behan, Hickey, and Murphy, who organised the entertainment, are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts.

Posted by mariocorrigan at June 12, 2005 07:42 PM