Stephen CallaghanJan 293 minBoer War and Great War Veteran Thomas HickeyThomas Hickey was born on Bury Quay, Tullamore, King’s County on 24 January 1875. He was the son of Michael Hickey and Mary Hickey (Nee...
Stephen CallaghanApr 9, 20212 minA Souvenir of Mesopotamia - Pioneer Joseph KellyWhile looking through online auctions sites I came across the following brass plaque or 'trench art', clearly a souvenir of service in...
Stephen CallaghanMar 27, 20213 minThe Military Service of the Stephens of Ferbane, County OffalyRecently a friend linked me to some medals for sale, the group consisted of the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and Victory Medal. The...
Stephen CallaghanOct 23, 20202 minThe ones left behind - Soldiers buried in Tullamore.To celebrate the publication of my latest book “Birr Military Cemetery”, I thought I would write a special themed post to mark the...
