Stephen CallaghanJun 27, 20212 minThe story behind Private Hennessy's memorial plaque A few years ago I was lucky to enough to be given the memorial plaque of Lance Corporal Patrick Andrew Hennessy from a relation of his....
Stephen CallaghanJun 6, 20213 minThe Ennis brothers of Stoneybatter, DublinOn my last visit to Grangegorman Military Cemetery, my attention was caught by the headstone of John Ennis of Stoneybatter, Dublin. The...
Stephen CallaghanMay 14, 20212 minThe Service of Private Michael Henry, Leinster RegimentA familiar stretch of road to me is the Tullamore - Birr road, which I’ve been on countless times. Passing by Eglish I always catch...
Stephen CallaghanApr 30, 20213 minThe Healy's of Charleville, CorkThe recent release of the World War One pension cards has made spotting large family contributions to the war effort much clearer. One...