Tag Archives: Irish Defence Forces

Limerick’s Military & Logistical Heritage

Posted on 15/10/2014 by eamonntgardiner

Limerick, my own adopted city, has a proud and even some would say defiant history of involvement in military affairs. From the Williamite siege of the city, to this year’s 75th anniversary celebration of the Irish Army’s Limerick based 12th … Continue reading →

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Comdt Padraic Kennedy

Posted on 01/08/2014 by eamonntgardiner

Comdt Padraic Kennedy speaks on his role as OiC (Office in Charge) of the Military Archives, the http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie website and the release of the Military Witness Statements which ushered in the Long Decade of Commemoration.

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