Scottish comedian and music hall entertainer, George French, would become a familiar figure in Waterford during the 1920s.

He not only holidayed in the Gentle County, but supporting many charitable and sporting endeavours.

These two efforts would be combined in the 1930s in staging a competition for the George French Shield.

He donated the Shield to the Waterford & District Junior League.

This was on the basis that a greater portion of the proceeds would go to the local Children’s Annual Outing.

Cian Manning brings us right back to the 1920s and 1930s this morning in the way that only Cian can.

Play to listen back in full.

And don't forget you can catch Cian every Wednesday just after the 9am news on The Big Breakfast Blaa.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.