A right Family affair! Here is a list of the men that are included in this research and the corps and regiments in which they served: The main character: Victor Richard Thomas Menage, Royal Engineers. His father: Victor Ernest Menage, Royal…
Our heritage: Where the past meets the Future Celebrating the past to build the future – discover what is cultural heritage and why it is important.#MakeAConnectionBrennan Torpedo Installations Worldwide:Fort CamdenCliffe FortGarrison Point FortFort…
2018 National Heritage Week 18 - 26 August 2018 Over 2000 Events happening across Ireland See what's on near you
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage…
An account of the Flying Squadron's arrival in Cork Harbour. The Steamers - torpedo boats - travelling at up to 37 knots per hour. The War Ships navigating the stretch between Fort Camden & Fort Carlisle. Technical information relating to the…
The Irish National Anthem "Amhrán na bhFiann" was originally written in 1907, in English by Peadar Kearney for Cumann na nGaedheal: "A Soldier's Song". The music was composed by Patrick Heeney.
By 1912 it had gained sufficient popularity to be…
The 87th Foot was raised in Ireland in 1793 on the outbreak of war with revolutionary France, as The 87th (The Prince of Wales's Irish) Regiment of Foot.
It became a Fusiliers Regiment on 23 July 1827, as the 87th or The Prince of Wales's Own Irish…