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Gordon Bennett Motor Race 1903

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Leinster Leader, Saturday 27 June 1903 – Page 4

(Advertisements)

THE GORDON-BENNETT MOTOR RACE.
TO VISITORS

W. & A. GILBEY’S WINES & SPIRITS
can be obtained from their following Agents in the District at the same prices as in London, Dublin and Edinburgh. W. & A. GILBEY specially draw attention to their
Irish Whiskies. Scotch Whiskies.
John Jameson’s. Glen Spey,
Castle Grand J.J., 6 years’ old. 6 years’ old.
John Jameson’s LIQUER J.J., Spey Royal,
10 years’ old. Oldest Procurable.

AGENTS:
ATHY:- John Coleman, William Street.
CARLOW:-Leverett & Frye, Ltd.
MARYBOROUGH:- C. Burke, Market Square.
KILCULLEN:- James Byrne.
MONASTEREVAN:- Patrick McCabe.
NAAS:- Leverton & Co.
NEWBRIDGE:- Patrick Cox.
STRADBALLY:- S. P. Turpin.
Chief Offices and Stores in Ireland:
46 & 47, Upper Sackville Street, Dublin.
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READ THIS, IT MAY BE OF USE TO YOU.

GORDON-BENNETT RACE
Are you prepared – is your House in order?
If not, “don’t worry,” Our Stock is able to meet any demand on it.

Household Goods.
Damask Cloths, Serviettes, Quilts, Sheeting, Blankets, Towels, Glass Cloths, Rollerings – all ready for use, in the Best Makes, at Moderate Prices,

Lace Curtains.
A beautiful STOCK to select from.

Making-Up Departments.
We are so full in the DRESS Department that we cannot accept any Orders for Delivery until after the “Race”. We are still able to turn out GENTS’ SUITS in good Style, at Moderate Prices. We are very busy in the MILLINERY Department, and we would respectfully ask Ladies to place their Orders early.

Ready – mades.
Ladies who find it hard to get their Orders attended to in time should inspect our Ready-Made Costume Department – Lawns, Linens, Muslins, Tweeds, &c., &c.,; also a Splendid Range of Shirt Blouses. Our Gents’ Ready-Made and Outfitting Departments are full of everything New in Suits, Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Collars, &c., &c.
A. DUNCAN, SON & CO., ATHY.
SEE Our Windows.

THE MOTOR RACE
And
ATHY SPORTS.
J. B. DEEGAN & SONS

HAVE made special arrangements for a large supply of all the best and well known BRANDS OF BRANDIES, WHISKIES, WINES, ALES, STOUT, LAGER, HOP, BITTERS, MINERALS, &c.
GATE ENTRANCE TO SPECIAL BAR.
Luncheons, Sandwiches, And Teas.
PRICES MODERATE.
MOST CONVENIENT HOUSE FOR SPORTS GROUND AND RAILWAY STATION.
J.B. Deegan & Sons
ATHY.
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MOTOR RACE.
YOUNGSTOWN Stand, midway between Athy and Ballyshannon. Splendid view of cars descending hill from the Moat, seven times in race. Tickets 5s. each – Apply JAMES KELLY, Youngstown, Athy.
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Railways.
GREAT SOUTHERN & WESTERN RAILWAY.
INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE RACE.
(GORDON-BENNETT CUP),
THURSDAY, 2ND JULY, 1903
ON WEDNESDAY, 1ST JULY,
A Special Passenger Train will leave, Kingsbridge
FOR CURRAGH MAIN LINE PLATFORM, KILDARE AND ATHY.
At 5.45 p.m., by which Excursion Tickets at the following fares will be available:-
RETURN FARES
The Curragh 1st or 2nd Cl. 3rd Cl.
Main Line Platform and 7s 3s 6d
Kildare

RETURN FARES
To Athy… 1st or 2nd Cl. 3rd Cl.
10s 5s

Tickets available for return on 2nd or 3rd July,

ON THURSDAY, 2ND JULY,
Special Passenger Trains will leave Kingsbridge for CURRAGH MAIN LINE PLATFORM, KILDARE AND ATHY,
From 3 a.m. continuously as filled, returning from Athy from about 4 p.m.

RETURN FARES
The Curragh 1st or 2nd Cl. 3rd Cl.
Main Line Platform and 6s 3s
Kildare

RETURN FARES
To Athy… 1st or 2nd Cl. 3rd Cl.
8s 4s

Tickets available for return on date of issue only.

Tickets at the above fares will be on sale at the Booking Office, Kingsbridge Station, and at the Offices of Messrs. T. Cook and Son, 117, Grafton Street, and Messrs. Wallis and Sons, 33, Bachelor’s Walk, Dublin, from 16th June, but the issue will be stopped, several days prior to the day of the race.
C.H. DENT, General Manager.
Kingsbridge Station, Dublin,
June 1903
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CASTLEDERMOT.
Is the very best place to see
THE MOTOR RACE,

Because Visitors can see the Cars pass four times, and can have Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner at every hour during the day comfortably, and at Moderate Tariff, at
OWENS’ HOTEL.
No Dinners served before 7 p.m. No extra charges on that day. Extensive stabling accommodation. Special Cycle Stand for Bicycles.
HENRY OWENS,
Proprietor.
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