Lucan

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...

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...

Stephen Callaghan

Aug 26, 20212 min read

From the Big House to the Great War - Private Kelly of Lucan.

The 26 August 2021 marks 107 years since the death of Private William Kelly of Lucan, County Dublin. Today we will examine the life of...

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...

Stephen Callaghan

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Private Andrew Burne, 10th Regiment of Foot

Found over 30 years ago while someone was out walking in a field in Lucan, County Dublin. The medal, which is a bit worse for wear,...

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...

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...

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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