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Stephen Callaghan
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The Story behind a Silver War Badge - Joseph Newell
Stephen Callaghan
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Remembering Vol. John Gunning on the centenary of his death
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Crimea Veteran Robert Dillon
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Boer War and Great War Veteran Thomas Hickey
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A Soldier's Spoon
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5 min read
The 'Man' Behind the medal.
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The tragic end of Captain John Pilkington
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Colonel George Robert Hopkins, 53rd Foot
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2 min read
The service of Colonel John Henry Graham Holroyd-Smyth
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Patrick Burke of Moorpark, Birr
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Xhosa War and India Mutiny Veteran John Houlihan
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Cavalry Officer and Duelist - Captain Alexander Munro
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Where it all Started - Crimea Veteran Christopher Kerrigan
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4 min read
Revisiting a Letter's Untold Story
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The Handover of Birr Barracks 100 years ago
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Leinsters Depart Birr 100 years ago
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Jan 29, 2022
2 min read
Finding a Victoria Cross Recipient's Grave - Patrick Donohoe
Stephen Callaghan
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3 min read
The Birr Raid
Stephen Callaghan
Jan 14, 2022
2 min read
Private James Mooney from Birr, Offaly
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Jan 7, 2022
2 min read
Colonel William Windham Lukin
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Dec 31, 2021
3 min read
The death of Captain Charles Dodgson, 4th Dragoon Guards
Stephen Callaghan
Dec 24, 2021
2 min read
T/Sergeant Michael Broderick
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