1 July is a poignant day in military history. On that day in 1916, the 141 days of the Battle of the Somme began. Nine corps of the French Sixth
Category: The Great War
ANZAC Day 2021ANZAC Day 2021
25 April marks the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping
Remembrance SundayRemembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday Updated: 22:44 8 November 2020 Sadly due to prevailing Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, the traditional Choral Service of Remembrance at The National Cathedral of St. Patrick in Dublin,
Round Table Discussion in the Somme MuseumRound Table Discussion in the Somme Museum
Roundtable Discussion in the Somme Museum Spent a very enjoyable and engaging day in the Somme Museum discussing future projects supported by the Dep. of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht,
Celbridge’s Lost Son – Private Robert BeveridgeCelbridge’s Lost Son – Private Robert Beveridge
Celbridge’s Lost Son – Private Robert Beveridge Over the past year and half we have been researching for our first project – Celbridge’s Military Story. This project has led us
Annual Ceremony of Commemoration and Wreath-layingAnnual Ceremony of Commemoration and Wreath-laying
The Annual Ceremony of Commemoration and Wreath-laying took place today at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge. Due to Covid 19, restrictions were in place and a smaller
Glasnevin Honours Ireland’s Great War FallenGlasnevin Honours Ireland’s Great War Fallen
Glasnevin Honours Ireland’s Great War Fallen Photos by Michael Coyne It was an honour to attend a poignant ceremony marking Armistice Day at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, yesterday. Minister for Culture,
Annual Remembrance Ceremony at GranegormanAnnual Remembrance Ceremony at Granegorman
Dignitaries, members of the Irish Defence Forces, veterans, family, and members of the public turned out in the rain today at Grangegorman Military Cemetery to remember those who served and
Woodenbridge Great War CommemorationWoodenbridge Great War Commemoration
It was an honour for Ireland’s Military Story/The Irish Military Heritage Foundation to be invited to the annual Great War commemoration in Woodenbridge, County Wicklow. In beautiful surroundings on the
Western Front Association ConferenceWestern Front Association Conference
Western Front Association Conference Thank you to the The Western Front Association for their hospitality on Saturday at their conference in Dublin Port. Our team at the event thoroughly enjoyed