Those wishing to take part in the record attempt had first to register, show their photo-id or their birth certificates to the officials.
This was overseen by two witnesses , who in turn were overseen by an adjudicator, Ms. Katie Forde, sent over by the Guinness World RecordsTM organisation to make sure everything was done by the rules and to carry out the official count.
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The Guinness World RecordTM Cert. presentation
The Guinness World RecordTM Certificate is presented to Adrian Gallagher by Katie Forde.
The Gallagher Anthem is played in public for the first time.
After the presentation Frank Gallagher, the composer of the piece, conducts the Garda Band in a stirring rendition of the brand new piece of music, “The Gallagher Anthem”.
This had been specially commissioned by the Gallagher Clan organisation and this was its first public airing. Copies of a CD with the anthem can be had through the Clan.
The committee celebrates with the GWR Certificate
The committee (with a few notable absentees from the picture) celebrates the victory after the hard work.
What would we have done without the helpers??
The assistance given by this group of ladies and one gent was invaluable.