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SAM MAGUIRE WEEKEND - (Number of times read: 1278)
C. Murphy | PRO | Friday 2 September 2011
Celebration of
Sam Maguire Weekend
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9th – 11th September 2011
Programme of Events
Friday |
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6.30 p.m. | Parade of County Colours, Flags and Jerseys from Sam Maguire Memorial Park to Sam Maguire Plaza, involving children from all schools of the parish. (Prizes are on offer for best Fancy Dress) |
7.00 p.m. | Opening ceremony at Sam Maguire Plaza by Cork Football Manager CONOR COUNIHAN. Followed by parade back to Sam Maguire Memorial Park |
7.30 p.m. | Fun and games for both young & old in the Sam Maguire Memorial Park |
9.00 p.m. | Music and Song provided by the Sam Maguire Underage in the G.A.A. Pavilion. MC. Charlie McCarthy. Everyone welcome! |
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Saturday |
10.30 a.m. | Underage G.A.A. blitz for boys and girls at the Sam Maguire Memorial Park |
11.00 a.m. | Coffee morning in the G.A.A. Pavilion |
8.30 p.m. | Santa Ponza or Bust! The stars of Joe Duffy's Funny Friday and Bull Island Live in the GAA Pavilion, Dunmanway at 8.30pm. Admission only €15, tickets available locally or at the door on the night |
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Sunday |
11.00 a.m. | Service in St. Marys Church followed by wreath laying ceremony at Sam Maguire’s Grave |
1.30 p.m. | Vintage Run starting from the Long Bridge, through the town and onto Mallabracka |
2.00 p.m. - Late | Old Time Threshing at Sam Maguire Homestead in Mallabracka. Historical Exhibition of Sam Maguire Memorabilia by Dunmanway Historical Society. Live Music by The Music Makers and Bog The Donkey! The Evening will close with a Traditional Music Session. Enjoy music, song and dance. Refreshments also provided. Proceeds in aid of CoAction |