The Donnelly's Hollow pageants

They only happened twice, but the Donnelly's Hollow An Tostal pageants held in the early 50s are still strong in local folk memory.



They're certainly embedded in mine, because as a nine- and ten-year-old I was one of the lucky youngsters who sold programmes at the events for a shilling apiece. I think we were allowed keep tuppence on each, so it was a profitable gig. More here

Brian Byrne.