Hibernian plaque unveiling at St Patricks Church.

[GORDONSMITH7]

While there has been plenty food for thought provoking stuff written about the team, tactics, etc over the past few weeks, this Saturday (8th) will see the coming together of Hibernians to celebrate the founding of the greatest fitba' team on our wee planet, with the unveiling of a plaque on a gatepost of the entrance to St Patricks Church, facing into the Cowgate, paid for by monies raised by St Patricks Branch members and other Hibernians. Think round blue plaques celebrating where famous folk lived or were born, across the country. Ours is made of bronze, much bigger than the usual ones and in emerald green not blue naturally. I've seen It and it's magnificent and will be there for generations of Hibees, parishioners, tourists and the curious to see for generations to come.
A special Mass, initiated by Church clergy themselves, will be held at 12.30 to commemorate all Hibernians who have passed since our founding.
At 1.30 the unveiling proceedings will commence. Speakers will include Mike Hennessy author of the excellent,The First Hibernian - the Mission of Edward Joseph Hannan and Hibernian FC Board member Malcolm McPherson. Patrick Gordon Stanton will unveil the plaque.
All attendees at the ceremony will then be invited by St Patricks Branch to have food, wine, teas and coffees and a good blether with your fellow attendees.
All very welcome.

BIG G

 

[GORDONSMITH7]

*Dear Hibernians*

As we close Hibernian’s 150th year, your St Patrick’s Branch invites you to mark this milestone one last time — honoring our founders, their spirit, and the ethos that shaped our club. At a time when some overlook our beginnings, we believe they matter now more than ever.

*Join us tomorrow at 1.30pm at St Patrick’s, Cowgate* for the unveiling of our commemorative plaque, alongside *you our Hibernian friends, Malcolm McPherson, Mike Hennessy, the successors to Canon Hannon, the clergy of St Pat’s, and our Guest of Honor Patrick Stanton.*

A tribute that will stand for the next 150 years — *_followed by buffet and drinks_

BIG G .*

 

[baldy foghorn]

Well done to all involved, impressive plaque and good day

 

[Bofahibee]

Looking forward to seeing this. I was doing my family tree and realised one of my Irish ancestors came over from Limerick at the same time as Cannon Hannan. The family lived for a while in Little Ireland in the Cowgate until the wife sadly died of smallpox and the kids were sent to live with their grandparents in the highlands.

 

[baldy foghorn]

BTW the plaque is bloody tremendous

 

[emerald green]

 

[Dier - 1558]

While there has been plenty food for thought provoking stuff written about the team, tactics, etc over the past few weeks, this Saturday (8th) will see the coming together of Hibernians to celebrate the founding of the greatest fitba' team on our wee planet, with the unveiling of a plaque on a gatepost of the entrance to St Patricks Church, facing into the Cowgate, paid for by monies raised by St Patricks Branch members and other Hibernians. Think round blue plaques celebrating where famous folk lived or were born, across the country. Ours is made of bronze, much bigger than the usual ones and in emerald green not blue naturally. I've seen It and it's magnificent and will be there for generations of Hibees, parishioners, tourists and the curious to see for generations to come.
A special Mass, initiated by Church clergy themselves, will be held at 12.30 to commemorate all Hibernians who have passed since our founding.
At 1.30 the unveiling proceedings will commence. Speakers will include Mike Hennessy author of the excellent,The First Hibernian - the Mission of Edward Joseph Hannan and Hibernian FC Board member Malcolm McPherson. Patrick Gordon Stanton will unveil the plaque.
All attendees at the ceremony will then be invited by St Patricks Branch to have food, wine, teas and coffees and a good blether with your fellow attendees.
All very welcome.

BIG G

Fantastic..

 

[Dier - 1558]

*Dear Hibernians*

As we close Hibernian’s 150th year, your St Patrick’s Branch invites you to mark this milestone one last time — honoring our founders, their spirit, and the ethos that shaped our club. At a time when some overlook our beginnings, we believe they matter now more than ever.

*Join us tomorrow at 1.30pm at St Patrick’s, Cowgate* for the unveiling of our commemorative plaque, alongside *you our Hibernian friendsView attachment 22474, Malcolm McPherson, Mike Hennessy, the successors to Canon Hannon, the clergy of St Pat’s, and our Guest of Honor Patrick Stanton.*

A tribute that will stand for the next 150 years — *_followed by buffet and drinks_

BIG G .*

Superb.

 

[Dier - 1558]

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Excellent !.

 

[GORDONSMITH7]

Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.

Hibs legend Pat Stanton unveiled a plaque at St Patrick's Church in Edinburgh on Saturday, marking the historic home of the club, at the close of its 150th year. The plaque reads: "Hibernian F.C. was founded within this parish on 6th August 1875 by the then parish priest, Fr Edward Joseph Hannan, and Michael Whelahan..." Beforehand, Holy Mass was celebrated for the living and dead of @HibernianFC.







BIG G

 

[Dier - 1558]

Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.

Hibs legend Pat Stanton unveiled a plaque at St Patrick's Church in Edinburgh on Saturday, marking the historic home of the club, at the close of its 150th year. The plaque reads: "Hibernian F.C. was founded within this parish on 6th August 1875 by the then parish priest, Fr Edward Joseph Hannan, and Michael Whelahan..." Beforehand, Holy Mass was celebrated for the living and dead of @HibernianFC.

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BIG G

What rich and wonderful history our great Club has, thanks all those who have maintained the vision spirit integrity and legacy of all things Hibernian.

 

[GORDONSMITH7]

With thanks to Branch member Eddie Duffy.

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BIG G

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

With thanks to Branch member Eddie Duffy.

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BIG G

Gordon McCabe knows his stuff G. His wee speech at Mount Vernon was excellent.

Can you mind what he said about the 150 year kit and how Hibs never followed the original kit?

 

[Dier - 1558]

With thanks to Branch member Eddie Duffy.

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BIG G

As usual, brilliant commemoration and history of our great Hibernians.