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Post by Joe Hassett on Jul 1, 2013 12:46:53 GMT
Hi Charlie, Glad you are keeping well and can still remember those bygone days and the times we went through - I'd do it all again in a flash! As usual did not engage brain before acting, I should have remembered your home town! I remember that your last three were 004 while mine were 003. I really can't remember many of the names of the Pl. The guy next to Sgt Price is Billy Barry(Cork) RIP; 4th from right is Paddy Fennessy (Limerick)- both exers who had rejoined. If I remember correctly there were some 4/5 exers in the Pl.5th from right is Paul Hoare (Athlone) - used to write poetry. There were also two guys from Cork - Liam O'Reilly and Gerry? Long. That is about all this addled mind of mine can remember.Don't suppose there are any more photos of the Pl knocking around - would love to see more.Great to hear from you, beir bua
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Post by charlie004 on Jul 2, 2013 11:38:08 GMT
Hi Joe, Great to hear back from you so soon. You remember those days well. I have two more photos of our Passing Out Day so will pass on to Matt so he can post here. They come with names except for the exers who for some reason I can't name ( I do remember Billy Barry). I didn't make Best Recruit but was in the running till last minute. The guy who did sitting beside Greg Price. I do remember all the other guys well like Paul, Liam etc. Andy will fill us in on some of the others who served in the Curragh. It is great to hear from you after so long. Do you have any news on some of the other guys? If you wish private contact can be made through Messages at top of page. As you can see I have found out how to attach the pics. You may have to become a member of Forum to enlarge them but sure that's good. Best wishes. Charlie.
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Post by charlie004 on Jul 2, 2013 11:42:40 GMT
J I think I have found out how to add attachments . Here's hoping. Charlie.
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Post by charlie004 on Jul 2, 2013 11:45:25 GMT
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Post by andybrennan on Jul 3, 2013 6:51:26 GMT
Charlie
a couple of great snaps, would not like to be trying to get into that uniform now, I reckon I would have to get the Talents of my friend the tailor Jim Conroy and a bolt or two of cloth to add an extension., and that could only happen if the county council gave permission for the extension. Nice to see the names perhaps Joe might complete the list as I have a bad memory re names.
Michael McMahon alive and well living in Orchard Park Curragh Tom Lacey alive and well living in Brownstown run into them now and then, Andy
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Post by charlie004 on Jul 29, 2013 20:15:47 GMT
Hi Joe Hassett, Hope all well with you. I was very pleased to hear from you so I hope we can keep up to date with each other. You were a great help to this young fella way back in McDonagh. As I was telling pal Andy Brennan a couple of weeks ago, when I arrived in McDonagh Bks. one Friday evening I didn't know me arse from me elbow but you guys were a great help. Lots of fond memories and as you said...would do it all again.Hope to hear from you soon. Charlie.
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Post by andybrennan on Jul 30, 2013 20:45:53 GMT
Hi Charlie and Joe,
It was a strange time even for me and I only living down the road from McDonagh but still felt lost in those first few weeks ye among others were a great help and comfort.
Joe I believe you are not long retired reaching the rank of RSM still living in the Rebel County or so I was told by Tom Lacy.
Andy
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Post by Joe Hassett on Aug 20, 2013 13:08:47 GMT
Hi Charlie and Andy, Thanks for the photos Charlie, it was great seeing all those youthful faces again. Charlie, I remember you being in the room when I arrived back from somewhere - you were the first Norn Iron man I had ever met and I must admit I was curious to know if you were as "different" as the Christian Brothers had taught us!and,of course, you weren't different at all. Andy, I always felt that you were just waiting for something to laugh about. I think you were what writers might call "an infectious character". I remember you taking me to your home and introducing me to your family. Very important to this country village boy to know that he was accepted. Do ye remember the night that the OO doubled us around the square for "singing" in the early morning when we should have been asleep? I retired in the late 90s - never made RSM (thanks for that Col FS - you bastard!). Have just retired from an E.U. project and am now living on my wits!The great thing about the army is, no doubt, comradeship.Even though you may not have met or been in contact with guys for many years, you know that they are still comrades and friends (at least, that's how I feel) All the best for the future to all of you and I hope we keep in touch - maybe there's a book there somewhere!
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Post by charlie004 on Aug 21, 2013 16:35:41 GMT
Joe, good to hear back from you.Your right about that Brennan fella."an infectious character" alright.Given me many a laugh since I got in touch with him again through this forum.And right about the comradeship.I remember everyone at training in the Curragh (46 years ago this month would you believe) but hopeless at names of more recent times.I also remember having to do laps of the football pitches because of guys smoking.And I didn't even smoke then.And what about the time Lt. Langan spit the dummy out with us at morning inspection and was still inspecting our kit and rifles right up to mid-night.And he walked into the billet and caught Paul Scally impersonating him. Agh...some great fun.As you say,"you could write a book" Now here's one. Had a wee trip DOWN to Athlone two weeks ago, a place I'd never been to before.Been to every town and city in Ireland on numerous laps of the country.So I look up Athlone .ie to see whats to see and come across an item on Poet Paul Hoare.I'm starting to ramble here now.Joe, if you want to keep in touch and in private my email address is : charlie7007@sky.com Hoping to hear from you soon.And of course the Bold Andy. Keep well lads. Charlie.
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Post by andybrennan on Aug 24, 2013 22:32:00 GMT
Charlie / Joe
Ye pair of rogues, shure I never got ye into any form of bother. I agree with your assessment of comradeship I look on all those guys and many more as comrades.
Andy
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Post by Retired CQMs John Healy on Mar 17, 2014 20:32:32 GMT
Hi Matt, How do you get photos published I ahve two I would like to put up from 67 and 73
Thanks
Retired CQ Healy
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Post by Matt McNamara on Mar 20, 2014 19:12:13 GMT
Hi John
If you e-mail them to me at matt@curragh.info I can put them up for you.
Reagrds
Matt McNamara
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Post by congo on Sept 4, 2014 21:50:15 GMT
Hi All The following photograph was sent to me by Charlie Browne and shows members of a recruit platoon and their passing out parade in 1967. A few of the active members of the forum are also in the photo. Matt
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