OnThisDay 1924 – Óglaigh na hÉireann/Irish Defence Forces Formally Established The Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923, provided that the Irish Free State Executive Council to raise and maintain an
Author: Wesley Bourke
Former Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for BraveryFormer Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for Bravery
Former Soldier Posthumously Awarded Gold Medal for Bravery The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, presented 26 National Bravery Awards yesterday to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own
Restoration of Memorial to Forgotten Celbridge FigureRestoration of Memorial to Forgotten Celbridge Figure
Restoration of Memorial to Forgotten Celbridge Figure – Sir Gerald Dease We have spoken about Sir Gerald Richard Dease K.C.V.O. previously and his memorial outside St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge. He
Recording the Story of the 18pdr with Sgt Robert DelaneyRecording the Story of the 18pdr with Sgt Robert Delaney
First published on 26 August, 2022. Updated 1 March 2023. Delighted to release our production of: The Four Courts QF 18-pounder ‘9168’ Field Gun – From Restoration to Museum Display.
United States Army and Navy Veteran – John CaseyUnited States Army and Navy Veteran – John Casey
First published 27 October 2018 Thank you to Michael Noone for the article and updated report on John. To mark United States Navy Day we would like to share the
In the Service of Peace – Congo VeteransIn the Service of Peace – Congo Veterans
It was great to spend the day recording the personal accounts of veterans from Ireland’s deployment to the Congo (1960 – 1964) with Opération des Nations Unies au Congo (ONUC).
Company Sergeant Liam White (Rtd) – McKee Barracks Coy – UNFICYP – UNEF IICompany Sergeant Liam White (Rtd) – McKee Barracks Coy – UNFICYP – UNEF II
Veterans are a key to any military story; they are the people who served, they are the people who were there. Recording their story helps preserve our past and can
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Collier – F Troop “Blue Ghost” 8th Cavalry Regiment U S Army,1968–1971Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Collier – F Troop “Blue Ghost” 8th Cavalry Regiment U S Army,1968–1971
Carlow native Nick Collier is one of the tens of thousands who left Ireland in the 1950s and 60s to find work abroad. Leaving Ballinkillin Nick settled in the United
Cycling for Veterans in the Footsteps of Wellington’s ArmyCycling for Veterans in the Footsteps of Wellington’s Army
Cycling for Veterans in the Footsteps of Wellington’s Army Cycling for Veterans in the Footsteps of Wellington’s Army This September George Chesney is taking on a solo unsupported 450-mile cycle
Disbandment of Irish Regiments RememberedDisbandment of Irish Regiments Remembered
Sunday 12 June marks the centenary of the disbandment of the Irish regiments of the British Army from the south of Ireland.On 12 June 1922, King George V received the