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Mother’s Day Concert

Mother’s Day Concert

Two members of the concert group perform a skit in a recent Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.
Paddy’s Day 1971

Paddy’s Day 1971

Three young people perform a skit in a Paddy’s Day concert in 1971.
Mother’s Day Concert Skit

Mother’s Day Concert Skit

A group of women perform a skit in a Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.
Ambrose Hickey and Doreen McCarthy

Ambrose Hickey and Doreen McCarthy

In this photo, Doreen McCarthy and Ambrose Hickey participate in a skit in the 30th Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.
Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse await their turn on stage in a Mother’s Day concert. One of Albert’s favorite characters was Elvis and he brought his version to […]
Mother’s Day Skits and Critics

Mother’s Day Skits and Critics

Doreen: The Bingo Skit was about a woman who used go to Bingo very frequently, whatever nights there would be Bingo, could be down in the Bight or […]
Paddy’s Day Concert

Paddy’s Day Concert

Interviewer: So tell me about the Paddy’s Day Concert …  the first time you were in the Paddy’s Day concert, what kinds of things you did. Mary: The […]
Mrs. Anne Whiffen Demonstrates How She Would Sing for the Mummers

Mrs. Anne Whiffen Demonstrates How She Would Sing for the Mummers

A feisty 90 year old Mrs. Anne shows us her skill at singing for the mummers. Siting at a kitchen table, she taps her feet and sings a […]
Concert on St. Patrick’s Day

Concert on St. Patrick’s Day

The priest would often attend important times, like Paddy’s Day. If there was a concert, he would be given an important role such as introducing “a part” or […]
Mother’s Day Concert

Mother’s Day Concert

Doreen Hayse and Cyril Synard perform in a Mother’s Day concert.
Mummers Visiting in Parker’s Cove

Mummers Visiting in Parker’s Cove

As part of the Mummer’s parade in Parker’s Cove, the mummers visited the home of Alice Hayse. She insisted on having the whole parade group in her home, […]