MAJORETTES
The Majorette movement came to Ireland in the early 1980s and soon groups representing every Parish and District of Cork City were springing up. Togher was no exception! Wearing bright uniforms of dark green, tall white fur hats and twirling batons , it endured for only a couple of years. Yet it is still fondly remembered by all and especially by those who were a part of it.
Togher Majorettes with Lord Mayor Toddy O'Sullivan 1981
Green Box located to right of Togher GNS
The Majorettes was very much a community affair with everybody getting involved in some shape or form. This ranged from local Army Soldiers John Cummins of Cherry Tree Road , Pat Jones of Argideen Lawn and Gus Sheehan drilling the members in marching formations to various Mothers designing and creating uniforms including Mrs. Pearse of Araglen Court. The Girls typically trained in the grounds of Togher Girls National School and the Green Hut located nearby which provided a centre for many sporting groups in the area. The Majorettes would enter competitions against other groups in Cork City and of course take part in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
TAMBORETTES
Running in tandem with the Majorettes were the Tamborettes , swapping batons for tambourines. Sporting blue skirts , waistcoats and hats with white fur trim , they more or less performed the same tasks as the Majorettes , including putting on displays outside Togher Church. Sadly like their counterparts , the Tamborettes gradually ceased their activities. However , even to this day , they are remembered with fondness and are assured their place in Togher history.
Tamborettes on display at Togher Church
Linda Lowther Quinn , Catriona Pearce
and Gillian Cotter
Unknown , Catriona Pearce and Susan Kent
Togher Girls National School
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