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October 31, 2006
MONSTER FIELD DAY, ST. BRIGID'S PARK, SEPT. 1970
An advert from the Leinster Leader from September 1970 gives an indication of the range of events and attractions at the traditional Field Days held in the Park.Leinster Leader 19/9/1970 – Advert., p.2
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE…
MARYVILLE MONSTER
FIELD DAY
AND DONKEY DERBY
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th
ST. BRIGID’S PARK, KILDARE
COMMENCING 2 p.m.
DONKEY DERBY (Entries Invited) plus LADIES DONKEY OAKS – BABY SHOW (no entries after 3.30) – MEN’SKNOBBLY KNEES COMPETITION – CATCH THE GREASY PIG – PIANO SMASHING CONTEST – MEN’S TUG-O’WAR – LADIES TUG-O’WAR –
CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS PARADE (14 years and under) Leaves from Square 2 p.m.
CO. KILDARE CREAM CRACKER EATING CONTEST – 7-A-SIDE FOOTBALL FINAL – CRAZY OBSTACLE RACE – NOVELTY PRAM RACE – FORTUNE TELLER – DISPLAY BY THE A.F.S. – GENTS NOSE-CONTROLLED GOLF BALL RACE – CRAZY GOLF – IRISH DANCING EXHIBITION – THROWING THE SHEAF – PILLOW FIGHTS – MODEL AEROPLANE DISPLAY – CIVIL DEFENCE BAND – PONY RIDES – BOTTLE STALL – RIFLE RANGE – AUNT SALLY – DELPH SMASHING AND MANY OTHER NOVELTIES, STALLS, AND SIDE-SHOWS.
JOE CONNOLLY and his COUNTRY WESTERN BAND
CHOIR OF THE PRESENTATION CONVENT
Adults 2/- - CHILDREN FREE – All Events Open
COME EARLY – Don’t miss any of the fun – Usual Refreshments – no Hawkers
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An advert from the Leinster Leader from September 1970 gives an indication of the range of events and attractions at the traditional Field Days held in the Park.
Posted by mariocorrigan at October 31, 2006 10:30 PM