Corpus Christi Procession (1941)

Item title reads Corpus Christi procession. Cork, Eire, (Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland). Various shots of the Corpus Christi procession through Bandon in West Cork. Religious and military representatives take part, Captain James Smith is in charge of the military escort, and Group leader O Keefe is in charge of the local Defence force. The Very Reverend J. Canon Scannel, is present, he was the first chaplain appointed by the AirArmy. Boys scatter rose petals in front of the procession as it makes its way to the church. M, S of old church, 85 year old Mrs Amani waits to take the benediction. Various shots of the ceremony, the military salute. M, S as soldiers march through. Children stand around a grotto, various shots of them. L, S of the parade. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT