The Attack that Wasn’t!, writes Christy Galligan, Donegal North Branch
This story which I am about to tell you concerns the attack on an RIC station in a rural area of Co. Donegal in the 1920’s. This story was related to me by a long
Book Review – Drumsticks on the Frolic – Michael & Patrick J. O’Connor, Sligo Leitrim Branch
When you first see the title of Michael & Patrick O’Connor’s new poetry book ‘Drumsticks on the Frolic’ you could be forgiven for thinking of the 1939 movie ‘Drums along the Mohawk’ starring Henry Fonda
GSRMA Centenary Project , writes Rita Delaney, Central Committee & Dublin West Branch
The Centenary Working Group and our retired colleagues who undertook the training have really mobilised in the past two months in recording interviews, both chronological and thematic. In my own case, the interviews I have
A Visit to the Library, writes John Grant, Naas Branch
I recently visited my local library. Nothing unusual about that except twenty years had elapsed since my last visit. My decision was prompted by a bout of melancholy which had set in some weeks earlier just
Death of GSRMA Member – Joe Forde
To: All Members of GSRMA The death has occurred of Joe Forde 14433K of Limerick City Branch GSRMA Shannamore Park, Clareview, Limerick Joe Forde, (Shannamore Park, Clareview, Limerick, native of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. Late An
Death of Members Sister – Eilish Hughes
To: All Members of GSRMA It is with great sorrow that we report the death in San Francisco, USA of Eilish Hughes. Eilish is the sister of Jim Hughes of the Nenagh Branch of the GSRMA.
Haemochromatosis – What is it?, writes Philip Maree, Sligo Leitrim Branch
Regarded as Ireland's most common genetic condition, Haemochromatosis also known as 'iron overload', sees iron levels build up in the blood over a period of time, often leading to damage of key organs such as
Death of GSRMA Members Father – Ger Kelly
To: All Members of GSRMA The death has occurred of Ger (Thomas Ger) Kelly Lusmagh, Banagher, Offaly Ger is the father of Liam Kelly 19352F of Clonmel Branch GSRMA Ger Kelly, Stream, Lusmagh, Banagher, Co.
Death on the Island – Cyprus 1996, writes Matt Cosgrave, Dublin North Branch
Since the Garda Síochána replaced the Swedish Police in Cyprus in 1993, going to Cyprus on a UN Mission was considered a holiday. A nice peaceful island in the Mediterranean with soaring temperature and beautiful
Death of GSRMA Member – Angela Cahillane
To: All Members of GSRMA In her 99th year, the death has occurred of Angela Cahillane (née Browne), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, beloved wife of the late Patrick Cahillane, 10024B (RIP 1976). Cahillane (nee Browne) Angela