St Patrick’s Day In Dublin (1920-1929)

Titles read: ’St Patrick’s Day - honoured in Dublin by open-air Mass & Military March Past.’ (Followed by several titles running consecutively rather than at appropriate points in the story.) Ireland (Eire, Southern Ireland). St. Patrick’s Day ceremonies - a combination of military and religion. Many Boy Scouts lined up at outdoor ceremony in square. Blessing & Presentation of a troop flag of the 26th Dublin St Columba’s CBSI at Iona Road. Boy Scout (teenager) kneels at altar; priest hands flag to the boy. Also a shot of a church official; then a uniformed man kneeling on step at doorway; priest standing in the open door. Various shots of lines of soldiers standing at open-air mass; holding hats in hands; the marching band’s instruments laid on ground. Large crowd crammed together at side of street; many boys climbing on lampposts and statues; waiting for parade. Soldiers march down street. Man in civilian clothing; on a balcony reviewing troops. Same; talking w/ other men - 3 Army & 3 civilian