Tag Archives: Kilmichael

The Historian and the Arts/or the ‘Temporal Engineer’

Posted on 03/11/2014 by eamonntgardiner

I have been thinking about writing this post for some time. But I caution you the avid reader, just because I have devoted considerable thought to something does not mean I have advanced it thoroughly! You have been warned! This … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Balmoral: Major Claude Raul Champion de Crespigny

Posted on 31/07/2014 by eamonntgardiner

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/major-claude-raul-champion-de-crespigny-18781941-5th-bt-49166   A portrait of a fine gentleman and Auxiliary Policeman, Claude Raul Champion de Crespigny, 5th Baronet.   This family had an interesting time of it. From the end of the Second World War, the baronetcy passed three … Continue reading →

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Commemorations and Perceptions of the Auxiliary Division

Posted on 19/08/2013 by eamonntgardiner

   (Laying of Wreaths at RIC Memorial, Glasnevin Cemetery, 2012. Photograph: Longford Leader) The Auxiliary Division are perceived as almost being inseparable from their sister force, the Black and Tans, at least as far as the average commentator is concerned. … Continue reading →

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Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc on Commemorating Kilmichael

Posted on 18/08/2013 by eamonntgardiner

Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc on Commemorating Kilmichael A well written article exploring the minefield that is the proposed commemorative tribute to the Auxiliary Division, at the site of the Kilmichael Ambush. 

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