Stephen Callaghan
A forgotten Soldier's child - Sarah Mussin
Within the Protestant section of Clonoghill Cemetery, perched upon the crest of the hill, is the grave of Sarah Mussin. Only aged 5...
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Stephen Callaghan
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
Private Michael Byrne's Silver War Badge
The Silver War Badge, often incorrectly called the Silver Wound Badge, is a fascinating award. First issued in 1916 the badge was issued...
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Stephen Callaghan
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
Venice Hackett V.A.D.
Venice Clementia Henrietta Hackett was born at noon on 27 February 1887 in Strathblane, Scotland. She was the daughter of Edward Augustus...
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Stephen Callaghan
- Oct 9, 2020
- 5 min
'I saw a temporary field hospital shelled' - L/Corp Cummins, Royal Irish Regiment
James Cummins was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary on 7 May 1881. He was the son of James Cummins and Mary Cummins (née O'Donnell)....
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Stephen Callaghan
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Buried with a view - Private Andrew Cahill, Royal Irish Regiment
Oughterard graveyard, County Kildare is situated on the hillside beside the village of Ardclough. The graveyard and area is steeped in...
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Stephen Callaghan
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
'A very fine young officer' - Second Lieut Gerald White, Royal Irish Regiment
Today’s post is themed to coincide with the 104th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. It focuses on Gerald John Davis White, a...
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