Centenary of Connaught Rangers Indian Mutiny The Connaught Rangers ‘The Devils Own’ was a Irish regiment in the British Army, serving as Line Infantry from 1793 to 1922. It was
Author: Wesley Bourke
On the History Trail in the Glen of ImaalOn the History Trail in the Glen of Imaal
Anyone who has served in the Irish Defence Forces will be very familiar with the Glen of Imaal in the heart of Wicklow. In typical military fashion every training exercise
Walking Dublin Bay’s Martello TowersWalking Dublin Bay’s Martello Towers
Walking Dublin Bay’s Martello Towers At 5:00am yesterday morning Peter Molloy headed off on his 26-mile walk along the coast of Dublin Bay from Bray to Howth. In aid of
Waterloo Uncovered – Walking Dublin Bay’s Martello TowersWaterloo Uncovered – Walking Dublin Bay’s Martello Towers
Waterloo Uncovered – Walking Dublin Bay’s Martello Towers The Battle of Waterloo 18 June 1815, is one of the most defining battles in world history. For the Emperor Napoleon: victory
Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to PeaceWomen in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace
Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace Today marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. It offers a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel’s invaluable
German U-Boats Surrender in Northern IrelandGerman U-Boats Surrender in Northern Ireland
On 14 May 1945 HMS Hesperus, HMCS Theford Mines, and USS Paine escorted 8 German U-boats – under the command ofOberleutnant zur See Klaus Hilgendorf – sailed into Lough Foyle,
75th Anniversary Victory in Europe Day75th Anniversary Victory in Europe Day
75th Anniversary Victory in Europe Day On Monday 7 May 1945, General Alfred Jodl, Adolf Hitler’s military advisor, controller of German High Command and Chief of the Operations Staff, signed
Liberation of Sr Kate McCarthy – 75th AnniversaryLiberation of Sr Kate McCarthy – 75th Anniversary
Liberation of Sr Kate McCarthy – 75th Anniversary The 75th anniversary of World War II brought out thousands of stories from veterans, those that lived through it, and family descendants.
ANZAC Day 2020ANZAC Day 2020
ANZAC Day 2020 Updated: 25 April 2020 The Australian Embassy in Ireland has confirmed that the annual ANZAC Day dawn service for 2020 at Grangegorman Military Cemetery will not go
Historic Moment for the Royal IrishHistoric Moment for the Royal Irish
Historic Moment for The Royal Irish Regiment On St. Patrick’s Day, the new Regimental Flag was officially raised for the first time. It was designed with legacy and courage at