MILITARY HERITAGE TOURS
PRESENTS
In the Louth County Museum, Jocelyn St. Dundalk
On Saturday 5th November2005
A one day seminar, supported by
The Department of Foreign Affairs
THE FORGOTTEN IRISH
IN THE FORGOTTEN ARMY
IN THE FORGOTTEN WAR
(BURMAH WWII)
10.30
11.00
11.30
Tea & Coffee
Address of welcome by organisers.
Recollections of Veterans of WWII.
By Richard Parkinson of The Somme Centre, Bangor.
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Irish VCs in The Far East
By David Truesdale, Author of :”Brotherhood of the Cauldron”
“The First Eagle” the 87th Foot at Barrosa.
“Regulars by God” the 89th Foot at Lundy’s Lane.
And co-author with Richard Doherty of “Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross”
14.15 Tea & Coffee
14.30 1st Bn. Inniskilling Fusiliers in Burmah.
By Richard Doherty, Author of “Clear the Way” A History of the 38th (Irish) Brigade ‘
1941-1947.
“The Sons of Ulster” Ulstermen at War from the
Somme to Korea.
“And Larks Still Sang” an illustrated history of
36th (Ulster) Division 1914-1918.
“Wall of Steel, the history of 9th (L’Derry) HAA
Regiment RA.
And co-author with David Truesdale of “ Irish winners of the Victoria Cross”
Admission is free as is the buffet lunch, tea and coffee.
Those attending are requested to be in place by 10.50 at the latest to facilitate a prompt start.