Drumshanbo - Dance At Cross Roads 1953

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Drumshanbo, Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.

Procession of people walk along road. Some are in donkey carts. Some are carrying flags and banners. They are celebrating St Patrick's Day. A large group of men and women perform traditional Irish dances at a crossroads.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28240
Sort Number:
53/021
Time in/Out:
01:24:31:00 / 01:25:23:00
Canister:
53/21 (Special)
Film ID:
66.06
Issue Date:
26/03/1953

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