The upcoming Munster-Connacht Exhibition has received a wave of support from various firms and individuals, with a list of guarantees announced as of March 9, 1906. These contributions signify a significant step forward in ensuring the success of the event, and a supplementary list will be published once more firms have secured the consent of their directors to participate.
The list of guarantees includes both firms and individuals who have generously pledged their financial support to the exhibition. The contributions vary in amount, highlighting the diverse range of supporters committed to making the event a resounding success. Among the notable contributors are:
- Messrs W J Shaw & Sons: £100
- Messrs O’Mara, Led: £100
- Mr Hugh Coyle: £100
- Messrs J Bannatyne & Sons, Ltd: £100
- Messrs Francis Spaight & Sons, Ltd: £100
- Messrs William Todd & Co: £100
- Messrs J McBriney & Co: £50
- Messrs J N Russell & Sons, Ltd: £50
- Messrs John Ryan & Son: £50
- Mr J H Scanlan: £25
- Mr William Nolan: £25
- Mr James J Delaney: £25
- Mr Michael Gough: £25
- Mr William O’Donnell: £25
- Mr R Wallace: £25
These are just a few examples of the numerous contributors who have come forward to lend their support to the exhibition. The total amount of guarantees received up to that point stands at £1,800. The Exhibition aims to showcase the talents, industries, and achievements of the Munster and Connacht regions, fostering a sense of community and collabouration.
Guarantee forms are available from the Secretary’s Office located at 17 O’Connell Street, Limerick. The Exhibition’s success is built on the collective efforts and contributions of businesses and individuals dedicated to promoting the prosperity and growth of the Munster and Connacht regions.
IMAGE CAPTION: MUNSTER/CONNAUGHT EXHIBITION, 1906 – DIRECTORS & OFFICIALS TOP: E. TRAVERS, G SPILLANE, D.L. ROCHE, J. H. SCANLAN. BOTTOM: W.F. MCNAMARA, W.L. STOKES, MAYOR ALEDERMAN JOYCE, R GIBSON AND ALDERMAN STEPHEN O’MARA.
Limerick Echo – Tuesday 13 March 1906
