6/23/2023 0 Comments My first ladies by nancy clarke![]() ![]() Pay rate was good, we worked hard and much fun was had. We made packed lunches (the white carrier bags in the photo) for Guards on duty throughout the woods, around the castle, the village of Cong and surrounding area. ![]() There were marquees and many, many Guards, Garda cars and even a Black Maria or two. Off I went to the field in front of the main gate at Ashford Castle. Mam though, how to get it past her? Fortunately she busy looking after the many out of town GardaĆ staying in our house at the time. Would I what? Getting off school in our house meant family calamity or major illness. Getting out of my summer test, oh yes, yes, yes, I would work. Dad woke me early in a panic. Catering company were short staffed and would I go work for them in Cong. ![]() Friday June 1st 1984, my summer geography test and I was dreading it. Nancy Reagan on their departure from Ashford Castle, June 3rd. Also the catering for the GardaĆ on duty that weekend. Ashford Castle 1984 - Visit of President Ronald & First Lady Nancy Reagan Frank Kelly Photos A series of photos taken by Garda Frank Kelly during the weekend of Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June 1984 - United States President Ronald and First Lady Mrs. ![]()
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