Stephen CallaghanJun 9, 20232 min readA forgotten Soldier's child - Sarah MussinWithin the Protestant section of Clonoghill Cemetery, perched upon the crest of the hill, is the grave of Sarah Mussin. Only aged 5...
Stephen CallaghanFeb 5, 20213 min readPrivate Michael Byrne's Silver War BadgeThe Silver War Badge, often incorrectly called the Silver Wound Badge, is a fascinating award. First issued in 1916 the badge was issued...
Stephen CallaghanOct 16, 20202 min readVenice 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...
Stephen CallaghanOct 9, 20205 min read'I saw a temporary field hospital shelled' - L/Corp Cummins, Royal Irish RegimentJames Cummins was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary on 7 May 1881. He was the son of James Cummins and Mary Cummins (née O'Donnell)....
Stephen CallaghanJul 17, 20202 min readBuried with a view - Private Andrew Cahill, Royal Irish RegimentOughterard graveyard, County Kildare is situated on the hillside beside the village of Ardclough. The graveyard and area is steeped in...
Stephen CallaghanJul 3, 20202 min read'A very fine young officer' - Second Lieut Gerald White, Royal Irish RegimentToday’s post is themed to coincide with the 104th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. It focuses on Gerald John Davis White, a...