Mr. De Valera In Limerick (1941)

Item title reads - Mr de Valera visits Limerick.



Ireland, (Eire, Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland).



L/S as Eamon de Valera inspects the Guard of Honour accompanied by General Multay, Mr W. Norton, Leader of the Labour party; and Lieutenant General McKenna, Chief of Staff.

L/S of crowds. Various shots as military parade passes including armoured cars and Bren gun carriers. M/S profile of de Valera. Foot soldiers march through. L/S of officials on platform. Maritime inscription corps, LSS (Life Saving Service) and A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) pass by followed by the Red Cross and St. John's Ambulance. Crowds push forward. L/S as they shake de Valera's hand as he passes. C/U of him sat down ready to make a speech appealing for bigger national effort. Various shots of other officials on platform. L/S of crowds.
FILM ID:1139.13

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