The late Mary O'Rourke TD with the late Canon McNamara reopening Monard Community Hall in 1993.
The Monard Community Hall Committee is putting together a Solohead History Picture Book. This book will cover the whole parish, everywhere from the Junction to Newtown and all areas in between.
Your help is needed by the committee. Please gather old and new photos of the following; Railway Station, Hotel, The Racecourse, Ballykisteen Stud, Solohead Creamery, Gurtdrom Mines, Local shops & pubs, Community events, GAA, soccer, badminton, boxing, Confirmations and Communions and School events.
Spread the word to your friends and relatives, at home and abroad. Join us on Sunday March 23rd from 3pm-6pm at Monard Community Hall to share your stories and have your photos scanned and returned the same day.
Alternatively, you can email your photos to soloheadhistory@gmail.com We need your help to make this project a true community celebration as everyone's history matters.
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