Stephen CallaghanDec 10, 20213 minThe Volunteer Service of Harriet and Mona ReevesAn underappreciated aspect of the Great War, which has only gained more recognition in recent years is the role women played in the war...
Stephen CallaghanNov 8, 20212 minA Peninsular War Veteran's Grave in Lucan, County DublinIn a previous post, we looked at the grave of an American Revolutionary War veteran in the old medieval graveyard in Lucan Village. Today...
Stephen CallaghanOct 2, 20212 minCaptain George Colthurst Vesey from Lucan, DublinGeorge Colthurst Vesey was born in Lucan, County Dublin on 27 April 1859. He was the eldest son of Charles Vesey Colthurst Vesey and...
Stephen CallaghanJul 2, 20212 minJust a Victory Medal - Private MoloneyA few years ago I bought a cheaply priced Victory Medal to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, the recipient was William Moloney. Some basic...