Cork City majoretts 1982

In the 1980s in Cork we have see the growth of marching majorettes with their own distinct
uniform and dance routine.From all over the city these young girls took part in parades in the city
and entertained onlookers.Sadly we do not see such displays now the era of the Majoretters is over
enjoy the clip
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[milkybarkid70]

I cant belive only had two comments. We use to have carnival in Newcastle staffordshire. Brilliant video thanks.

[cfa1a]

@milkybarkid70 spread the word, thanks for your comment

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[vindel123]

thanks for sharing that...great memories of the parade. I was a Togher majorette in those days. we were also in green and white, similar to Mayfield Majorettes. If I'm not mistaken the girls from Knocknaheeny were probably the best around at the time. We used to march on the the day with the Togher Tambourettes and of course, the Togher Pipe band kept us all in rhythm.. happy days.... freezin' knees!

[Chatelaine5]

Thanks, pugs1970! I remember the Mayfield troupe, but had forgotten that Knocknaheeny had one as well.

[pugs1970]

@Chatelaine5 I think you'll find the troupe at the start were the Mayfield Majorettes and the troupe in identical dress but in red & white were the Knocknaheeny Majorettes. This is awesome to watch

[annmariegeraghty]

thats me in black and silver at 0:43!!!

[Chatelaine5]

Brilliant piece of film! Great reminder of the shops we used to have on Patrick Street too :-) From the depths of my memory, I think the girls in navy and white at the very start were the Glen troupe, but I can't be sure. There were LOADS of troupes in Cork, and every year there were more of them in the Patrick's Day parade.

[milkybarkid70]

@cfa1a Thanks for that and it was a pleasure. I think it was due to insurance that stopped it we use to have loads of troupes in Newcastle staffordshire on carnival day. Take care.

[stasber]

Where are they now? Probably reminiscing about the good ol' 80s!! Class!