President visited in 1977 & 1987 as part of the cultural exchange. He famously said 'Howay the lads!' & that he was '...grateful to be a now.'

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The Ambulance have been at the forefront of healthcare and training throughout Ireland for over 100 years. Pictured are St. John volunteers c. 1915 and Letitia Overend marching with volunteers c. 1956

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A Monk Bretton Ladies' football team was set up in 1926 to support a community struggling to make ends meet during the General Strike

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