Category Archives: Co Cork

‘Hundreds’ attend National Day of Commemoration in Cork

by igt_admin Posted on September 4, 2012

After a summer hiatus, the blog is back! First item on the (very long) ‘to do list’ is to comment on the National Day of Commemoration held on Sunday 8 July, marked by ceremonies in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny, Sligo, … Continue reading →

Posted in Co Cork, Co Dublin, Commemoration, History, Ireland, Military, Music, United Nations | Comments Off on ‘Hundreds’ attend National Day of Commemoration in Cork

The Irish Army on display: military tattoos in Cork and Dublin

by igt_admin Posted on June 14, 2012

Mildly disorientated? This ‘German’ silhouette is an Irish soldier, depicted on the cover of the programme for the Irish army’s military tattoo in 1936. The Irish army battle dress until 1940 featured a German-style coal scuttle helmet. Those who paid … Continue reading →

Posted in Cavalry, Co Cork, Co Dublin, History, Ireland, Irish Army, Military, Music, Tattoo, Urban | Comments Off on The Irish Army on display: military tattoos in Cork and Dublin

The Curious Case of Mullingar Chapel

by igt_admin Posted on March 16, 2012

Watching this photo montage 1 of the last wedding in Mullingar’s garrison chapel, St Barbara’s, prompted some questions I have (sort of) answered and others that will have to wait for another day. Source: National Library of Ireland, catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000332062 (Accessed … Continue reading →

Posted in Barracks, Co Cork, Co Tipperary, Co Westmeath, History, Ireland, Irish Army, Military, Uncategorized, Urban | Comments Off on The Curious Case of Mullingar Chapel