Stephen Callaghan
The Volunteer Service of Harriet and Mona Reeves
An underappreciated aspect of the Great War, which has only gained more recognition in recent years is the role women played in the war...
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Stephen Callaghan
Nov 7, 20212 min read
A Peninsular War Veteran's Grave in Lucan, County Dublin
In a previous post, we looked at the grave of an American Revolutionary War veteran in the old medieval graveyard in Lucan Village. Today...
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Stephen Callaghan
Oct 2, 20212 min read
Captain George Colthurst Vesey from Lucan, Dublin
George Colthurst Vesey was born in Lucan, County Dublin on 27 April 1859. He was the eldest son of Charles Vesey Colthurst Vesey and...
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Stephen Callaghan
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Just a Victory Medal - Private Moloney
A few years ago I bought a cheaply priced Victory Medal to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, the recipient was William Moloney. Some basic...
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Stephen Callaghan
Jun 6, 20213 min read
The Ennis brothers of Stoneybatter, Dublin
On my last visit to Grangegorman Military Cemetery, my attention was caught by the headstone of John Ennis of Stoneybatter, Dublin. The...
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Stephen Callaghan
May 7, 20212 min read
An Early Irish Aviation Accident - 2nd Lieut McDonagh
Esker Cemetery, Lucan, County Dublin is a fascinating place. Opened in 1877 it is a typical Victorian style cemetery with lodge house and...
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Stephen Callaghan
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Birr's Royal Marine - Colonel Arthur Kelly Evans
Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr, County Offaly is filled with numerous impressive monuments, many of these were carved by the skilled hands of...
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Stephen Callaghan
Jul 3, 20202 min read
'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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Stephen Callaghan
Jun 19, 20202 min read
A Lion on the Field of Battle – Major George Washington Holmes
The 18th of June 2020 marks the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, with that in mind today's post is appropriately themed for...
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Stephen Callaghan
May 22, 20202 min read
An American Revolutionary War Veteran's Grave in Lucan, County Dublin
In the historic village of Lucan, County Dublin lies the forgotten medieval parish church and graveyard. Hidden behind O’Neill’s pub on...
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Stephen Callaghan
May 10, 20202 min read
A Soldier and a Poet – Captain William John Tipping
William was born on 17 February 1888 at Cookstown, County Tyrone. He was the son of Royal Irish Constabulary inspector John Tipping and...
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Stephen Callaghan
May 10, 20204 min read
A Napoleonic Veteran’s Grave in Lucan, County Dublin
The following first appeared in the Lucan Newsletter on 10 June 2018. Burial grounds are places of great interest, a connection between...
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