‘Hundreds’ attend National Day of Commemoration in Cork

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,…

Guest Post: Military Athletics in Tipperary’s Garrison Towns

Thanks to Pat Bracken, De Montfort University, for this post! The Military and Athletics With the impending London Olympics looming large on the horizon many millions of people will follow with great interest, their favoured competitor, or Olympic discipline. For many…

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

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…