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March 28, 2007

Opening of St. Brigid's Park - Advert from 1936

An advert from the Leinster Leader of 1936 announcing the forthcoming opening of St. Brigid's Park and the attractions on offer.
 
Leinster Leader 9/5/1936
 
OFFICIAL OPENING
ST. BRIGID’S PARK, KILDARE,
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 1936
Blessing of Park, 2 o’clock (S.T.), fol-
lowed by Grand Opening Ceremony,
Choruses, Dancing, Musical Items, Selec-
tions by St. Mary’s Brass Band, May-
nooth etc. Side-Shows in plenty
Minor Football Championship-
LEIX V. KILDARE
3 o’clock (S.T.).
Senior Football Challenge-
LEIX V. KILDARE
4-30 (S.T.).
ADMISSION, 1s.; SIDE LINE 1s Extra
Each player of winning team in senior
Challenge shall receive a guaranteed wrist-
let watch, presented by Park Committee.
GRAND CONCERT THAT NIGHT
8 o’clock (S.T.).
Special trains leave Dublin 11 o’clock
(2s 6d return). Leave Portlaoighise Ten
past One (2s 6d return), calling at inter-
mediate stations.
TEA TENT ON FIELD.
743z2m9 NO VENDORS ALLOWED.

An advert from the Leinster Leader of 1936 announcing the forthcoming opening of St. Brigid's Park and the attractions on offer.

[compiled and edited by Mario Corrigan]

Posted by mariocorrigan at March 28, 2007 09:10 PM