Stephen CallaghanSep 18, 20212 minDrumcullen to Africa, Sergeant Egan, 21st Regiment of FootJoseph Egan was born in the Parish of Drumcullen, King’s County around 1843. He was the son of Thomas Egan, a farmer who worked land...
Stephen CallaghanAug 7, 20212 minBirr's oldest Military Grave - a veteran of 1798Previously on this blog we have covered some of the history of Birr Barracks. It’s construction began on 21 February 1809 with its...
Stephen CallaghanJul 23, 20213 minCaptain John Burke of BirrToday we have a special guest post. To celebrate the completion and printing of a family history book, Ossie and Irene Burke have kindly...
Stephen CallaghanJul 16, 20212 minA Canteen Manger of Birr Barracks - George BeattieOn 16 July 1922, while the ruins of Birr Barracks were still smoldering after having been set alight on the 14th, George Beattie passed...