WESTPORT TOWN, mid 1950's - early 1960's, County Mayo, Ireland,

A quick lap around Westport town in the mid 1950's - early 1960's using film taken by Father Malone and Father Gibbons. Starting at The Mall, then James Street, The Octagon, The Clock and then down Bridge Street, back onto The Mall. Right at the end of this video you can see The Clock Tower just before it was finished, dating it to 1946, this clip also features Father Malone. Music used in this clip is that of Master Banjoist Ken Perlman from his album "Devil in the Kitchen". Edit by Idle Wall.