Faces of the Somme, 1st July 1916
The Somme offensive in 1916 was one of the biggest and bloodiest battles of the First World…
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World War One Letter – William Caldwell of Garvagh
I trust that you are all keeping well and staying safe in these difficult times. Apologies to…
WB Yeats – An Irish Airman Foresees his Death
At the end of last year, I was trying to enhance an old photo of Joseph Bamford’s…
Christmas Day at the Front
UPDATE – I would like to wish all the readers of One Irish Rover, a wonderful Christmas. …
September 1914, Outbreak War, Fleeing Paris for Bellaghy
Quick update. Apologies, I am three weeks behind in emails and responding to comments. Thank you all…
Poem about the Somme – The Wounded Soldiers
Portglenone poet remembers locals who fought in World War One at the Somme, Flanders and Verdun.
Portglenone, World War 1, John Smyth, Tommy Mulholland
John Smyth & Tommy Mulholland, Portglenone, World War 1 We think this might be John Smyth, from…