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Post by andybrennan on Nov 28, 2010 16:44:58 GMT
Hi all,
Came across the following while browsing some of my read ables.
April 1st 1953
" The army claims an unusual record when a squad of 16 men parades at McKee Barracks. The squad comprises three families, the Hartleys, the Cronins and the Coys, with a combined service of 237 years".
Two of those names are well associated with the Curragh Camp I was wondering if they are, so anyone in the know lets be hearing from you
Andy
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Post by Matt McNamara on Nov 29, 2010 10:36:04 GMT
Hi Andy Unusual indeed, this photograph which I posted last year was taken in or around that time you mention. All the best Matt
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 29, 2010 15:41:49 GMT
Hi Matt,
It certainly could be but the uniform does not seem from 1953??.
Andy
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 29, 2010 18:42:51 GMT
Matt, re the photo of the Coys,
I suspect that they were some of the original group, but think that that photo is either an anniversary of the orignal or another occassion. And the piece I read said 16 soldiers and three families ??.
Andy
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Post by gaul on Nov 30, 2010 12:13:10 GMT
The uniform is the New Look which appeared in the early fiftys.It was isseud for a very brief period.At one stage this was dress for all annuel Christmas dinners in the mess.
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Post by johnnykelly on Nov 30, 2010 17:49:05 GMT
Re:Unusual Army Records Hello Gaul Andy yes the uniform is in fact the New Look dress uniform which was similar to the officers pattern of material but was a dark green in colour and was a very nice fitting uniform worn especially at Xmas Dinners and such occasions from the early fifties to the mid sixties i remember my Father wearing his and it was very smart and well fitting, far better material than the one we have today, bye for now Johnny
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 30, 2010 22:05:42 GMT
Hi Gaul, Johnny and Matt, Thanks,
The uniform end of the puzzel sorted.
The Coy family appears to be.
Now for some info on the other two families, to complete the picture so to speak.
Andy
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Post by johnnykelly on Nov 30, 2010 22:23:46 GMT
Re:Unusual Army Records Hi Andy the other 2 families mentioned were the Hartleys whom lived in Pearse and their father was in the Cavalry Corps, the other family The Cronins were also from Pearse Father of joe and brigid whom went on to be a priest and nun respectively and lived in the Grey Homes, the hartleys kevin and william (liam) are to be found in the Old Choir photo taken during the late 50s early sixties, also liam served as an altar boy during Peter Hickeys regime in the Church, these are the only families of that name that i know of that lived in the Camp subject to correction of course, bye for now a well hammered Johnny
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Post by gaul on Dec 1, 2010 10:58:44 GMT
The Hartleys were featured in the newspapers at that time.The breakdown of the family was as follows: "Old Bill" Father GT Depot Mc Donagh Eddie Son Collins Bks Dublin Liam(Bill) Son Cavalry Corps Plunkett Michael Son Military College Pearse Bks Tony Son Clancy Bks Dublin Gene Nolan Son in law ASPC Mc Donagh John Collopy Son in Law Depot Transport Clarke bks "Kerry Burns" Son in law Bakery Clarke Bks All of the above were in the Defence Forces at the same time ,whic was a record at that time.
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Post by andybrennan on Dec 1, 2010 22:15:30 GMT
Hi Gaul,
Some more good information.
If the report was 16 people of 3 families then the Cronins must amount to 7???, I am assuming that it was about direct families.
Kerry Burns I remember him he lived in Clarke and if I am not mistaken then Isabell whose birthday is to day is his daughter she being a sister of Phil
I also had a bit of a flash back today re that uniform I remember it being called a walking out uniform saying that I could be wrong on all above.
Andy
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Post by maurakearney on Dec 1, 2010 22:25:24 GMT
Hi Andy also Deirdre and Colette Burns. Iwent to School with Colette I am in touch with her on the Face Book. Maura Kearney.
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Post by andybrennan on Dec 1, 2010 22:31:30 GMT
Ahhhhh Maura,
Your memory is so much sharper then poor auld Andy's.
Give them my regards when next you are on book face, about face, face off what ever you call it.
Say hi to Pat.
Regards Andy
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Post by Dave Hartley on Jan 10, 2011 20:51:06 GMT
The Hartley's you're referring to are all relatives of mine. If you would like any info on them im glad to help Dave
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Post by maryb51 on Jan 10, 2011 21:13:48 GMT
Hi Dave, Mary Dolan here, i was in school with your sister Roisian,( not sure about the spelling), give her my regards Mary
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Post by HARTLEY's on May 19, 2012 11:37:06 GMT
William Hartley,Edward Hartley,Liam Hartley,Tony Hartley,Michael Hartley,John Collopy,Gene Nolan,Kerry Burns. Photo's taken 1st April 1953 McKee Barracks Dublin,will post more soon,Eamonn Attachments:
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