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Donal Lyne
It was during the 1960's and pre 1963, Donal was in An FCÁ, .
"I was stationed in Fort Camden for annual training with the FCA. I was from Cork but there were fellas here from the Dublin, Waterford and Limerick units. Along with that the Slua…
"I was stationed in Fort Camden for annual training with the FCA. I was from Cork but there were fellas here from the Dublin, Waterford and Limerick units. Along with that the Slua…
Tags: #ShareAStory, 1960, 1961, 1962, 2017, An FCÁ, An Slua Muiri, audio, cork, Donal Lyne, Dublin, limerick, paper, Waterford
Guthrie Rolling Bridge
The Guthrie Rolling Bridge was invented by Mr. C. T. Guthrie. In 1869 it became a standard feature of many Palmerston Forts being constructed during this time frame. This type of bridge was installed in Fort Camden and remained in operation up until…
Tags: 1869, 1938, 1960, 1960s, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, Dun Uí Meacair, Fort Camden, Fort Meagher, Guthrie Rolling Bridge, Palmerston Forts Society, The Redan
Joanne Linehan / Harrington
"My Grandfather Peter Heslin was stationed in Fort Elizabeth, my uncle as well, John Heslin. Both were in the Barracks. John went to Portugal, Peter went Peacekeeping in the Congo. Unfortunatelly he was shell-shocked and suffered a lot of trauma. …
Tags: #ShareAStory, 1950, 1954, 1960, 1961, 1962, audio, Barracks, Camden Fort Meagher, Collins Barracks, Congo, cork harbour, fort elizabeth, Grandfather, ireland, Joanne Harrington, Joanne Linehan, John Heslin, Mum, O'Connor's House, paper, peacekeeping, Peter Heslin, Portugal, records, shell-shocked, St. Lukes, trauma, Uncle
Pigeon Training
During the 1950's CS (Company Sergeant) Thomas McMullan built an aviary at the back of his home in Fort Camden. He bred a number of different species of birds such as Parrots, Sparrows, Finches, Canaries, Budgies etc. He was very successful in his…