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GLANBIA COUNTRYLIFE MONASTEREVIN 5OTH ANNIVERSARY
�� July ���� | THE NATIONALIST
MONASTEREVIN Co-Operative Society is delighted to be celebrating �� years of business at its CountryLife Agri Store and Garden Centre located at Cowpasture, Monasterevin. The branch management invites readers of The Nationalist to share in the Golden Anniversary celebrations through the pages of this special ��-page supplement. These celebrations will culminate in next Friday’s (July ��) festivities which will take place at the CountryLife Monasterevin branch, commencing at �pm. The history of Monasterevin Co-Op is chronicled through the written text and photographs contained in this supplement, which should make it a collector’s item for anyone associated over the past five decades with Monasterevin Co-op and Creamery. The first milk intake at the Cowpasture plant took place on January ��, ���� – the realisation of a dream for a dedicated group of local men determined that the Co Kildare town would have its own creamery and Monasterevin should be forever grateful for the foresight of the Founding Fathers. Over the past half century the branch has been a veritable hub of activity, development and growth. Alan Gee, Branch Manager at Monasterevin would like to take this opportunity “to thank the local committee members, farmers, staff and customers of Monastervin and surrounding areas for their continued support and business at the branch throughout the years.” The original Supplier’s Milk Summary Book from ���� to ���� records the first delivery of milk to Monasterevin Coop from Harold carter who delivered �� gallons of whole milk at a price of One Pound, Eleven Shillings and Ten Pence on the ��th January ����
Celebrating 50 Years of the Monasterevin Co-op a pair of tickets to give
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THIS coming Friday ��th July, celebrations will be in full swing at CountryLife Monasterevin to mark �� years of the Monasterevin Co-operative Society and Creamery. The events on the day will get under way with a barbecue at �pm followed by refreshments and treats for any younger guests on the day. At �.��pm the formal end of the proceedings will take place with some short speeches and presentations after which there will be an opportunity to catch up with the four Monasterevin Branch Managers from over the �� years of the Co-op’s existence along with some familiar faces from years past. There will be special offers on both agri and gardening products including a very special ‘���� Sale’ which will see some items returning to prices not seen so low since the swinging ��’s. A hearty welcome is extended to all customers, farmers, staff members, family and friends to come along and celebrate this historic occasion.
To win this fabulous prize Simply bring along this coupon to our Monasterevin Store by Friday 26th at 2pm and be in with a chance to get the hottest tickets in town Name Address
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