We had the pleasure today of meeting two of Ireland’s leading aviation historians – Corporal Michael Whelan (Museum Curator) and Tony Kearns (Volunteer historian) – at the Air Corps Museum,
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Passing of Major General David O’MorchoePassing of Major General David O’Morchoe
Passing of Major General David O’Morchoe We share the sad news of the passing of Major General David O’Morchoe, CB, CBE, KLJ.Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Living
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
Retirement of Air Corps Reims RocketRetirement of Air Corps Reims Rocket
First published 22 June 2019. Updated 7 October 2019. 21 June marked a significant day in Irish Air Corps history, after 47 years the Reims FR172H was stood down from
Cork’s Arnhem Victoria Cross: Flight Lieutenant David LordCork’s Arnhem Victoria Cross: Flight Lieutenant David Lord
Cork’s Arnhem Victoria CrossFlight Lieutenant David Lord 75 years ago, Allied forces in Europe launched Operation Market Garden: an air and land operation derived to drive a 103km salient in
On A War Footing – interview with Lt Col Ned Cusack Part 1On A War Footing – interview with Lt Col Ned Cusack Part 1
On A War Footing The Emergency Years (Part 1) An interview with Lieutenant Colonel Ned Cusack (Retd) First published in Winter 2016 issue. For most of us, the Emergency period
In Friendship and In Service Supporting the RAF FamilyIn Friendship and In Service Supporting the RAF Family
In Friendship and In ServiceSupporting the RAF FamilyThe Royal Air Force Association, Republic of Ireland By Wesley Bourke Photos by Michael Coyne Published in Winter 2017 edition Founded in 1929,
Ireland’s Emergency Fortress – Fort ShannonIreland’s Emergency Fortress – Fort Shannon
Ireland’s Emergency Fortress Fort Shannon, County Kerry By Pat Dargan Photos by author and Ken Mooney Published in Autumn 2017 edition During the Second World War a vast range of
Delta13CharlieDelta13Charlie
Delta13Charlie A Blackhorse Irishman in Vietnam Michael Coyne is one of the unknown number of Irish who fought in Vietnam. Working in Chicago during the 1960s, it was only a
The Waterloo Campaign: Ireland’s Soldiers in RedThe Waterloo Campaign: Ireland’s Soldiers in Red
Cover image: The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler II, June 1815. (Source: Napoleon.org) First published in Autumn 2015 issue. Even for an experienced soldier, the sight was jarring. It