Participants from the first Tailteann Games in 1924 games are honoured in Croke Park.
The Tailteann Games (Aonach Tailteann) was a festival held at Tara, County Meath from 632 BC until approximately 1168 AD. The games were a combination of sporting and cultural competitions.
In 1924, the Tailteann Games were re-established in modern form. The 11th annual Willwood sponsored Tailteann Festival launched at Croke Park coincides with the 50th anniversary of this event.
To mark the occasion top athletes of half a century ago are honoured. They are presented with commemorative certificates by Chairman of the Dublin City Commissioners Fred Mullen. Also in attendance is former Olympic champion and Tailteann Games winner Dr Harold Osborn. He was meeting runner up Larry Stanley for the first time since the competition.
Larry Stanley lights the Tailteann flame which will burn for the duration of the Games. He also unveils a plaque on the Hogan Stand to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Games.
This occasion is followed by a Leinster Senior Football Championship match between Offaly and Dublin.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 17 June 1974. The reporter is Dermot Mullane.
