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
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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
A Strong Voice For Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern IrelandA Strong Voice For Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern Ireland
A Strong Voice for Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern Ireland Recognising the challenges facing veterans today Danny Kinahan was appointed as Northern Ireland’s first Veterans Commissioner in September
Ulster Tower Centenary Commemorated in FranceUlster Tower Centenary Commemorated in France
Updated 13:07, 24 November 2021 The centenary of the Ulster Memorial Tower was commemorated this morning in Northern France. Inaugurated on 19 November 1921, the Ulster Tower at Thiepval on
Carrickfergus Castle Hosts Massed Irish BandsCarrickfergus Castle Hosts Massed Irish Bands
First posted 9 September For the first time in 35 years the massed bands of the four Irish regiments of the British Army joined together on Saturday last to perform
Celbridge’s Victoria CrossCelbridge’s Victoria Cross
Celbridge’s Victoria Cross – Lieutenant Colonel John Augustus Conolly Project: Celbridge’s Military Story It as a real honour today to visit the graveside of Celbridge’s own Victoria Cross recipient at
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
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
New Jackals for Scottish and North Irish YeomanryNew Jackals for Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry
New Jackals Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry first published: 27 February 2020 On 23 February members of B (North Irish Horse) Squadron, The Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry – who
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