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...
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...