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Post by gerry on Dec 17, 2015 21:41:58 GMT
My name is Gerry Byrne and I served in the Curragh Camp from 1968 to 1970. I trained in McDonagh Bks and Sgt Mick Prendergast was my Pl Sgt. I was posted to the Military College where I served in the Officers Mess. I did an MP course in 1969 and was posted to the Detention Bks. I can still remember a lot of names from that period. I was sent to the border and served in Castleblaney with Depot Police. I went back to the Curragh again for two trips to the Detention Barracks. That was probably the worst part of my career ever! I transferred to Eastern Command in 1970 serving in 2nd Grn MPC until 1976. I ended up back on the Border, eventually leaving the Police and joining the 27 Inf Bn.
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Post by Matt McNamara on Dec 18, 2015 14:10:27 GMT
You must have served with my brother in-law JJ Coy ?
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Post by gerry on Dec 18, 2015 14:22:08 GMT
You must have served with my brother in-law JJ Coy ?
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Post by gerry on Dec 18, 2015 14:22:35 GMT
You must have served with my brother in-law JJ Coy ?
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Post by Ella on Oct 26, 2017 20:29:28 GMT
Hi Ella I remember your late grandfather well He was stationed in the Ordnance Corp and worked down in the Magazine. his son also nicknamed jigger was also in the Army and served in McDonagh barracks as a cook. sadly there are no photos of your grandfather about as of now due to vast changes in the Curragh with most of the units disbanded and joined into other units and with therefore so much of unit history having being mislaid but during the week i will have a search of the magazine to see if there is any photos left around the place. bye for now Johnny
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Post by Paul dunne on Dec 12, 2017 12:15:03 GMT
I served in B Coy 3rd Bn between 1981 and 1986 also with 53rd and 56th bn in Lebanon.
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Post by holly darling on Dec 21, 2017 9:58:47 GMT
I joined up in 1973. Trained in Mcdonagh Bks.Went from recruit training straight to MP course,they were desperate for new blood! Had to get day off MP NCO course to go to my Passing Out Parade in McDonagh Bks!That must be an unusual occurance.
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Post by Colette Mullan on May 20, 2018 17:40:52 GMT
trained at McDonagh then 1St Armd Sqdn at Plunkett Bks , 53/54/55 anybody else on the forum served around this time??? Ex Tpr Kelly. My Father James Mullan was at MacDonagh Barracks in 1953 no 7 platoon date on photo is 19/11/1953 this is all I know. I'd love to find out more Regards Colette Mullan
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Post by kelly on May 21, 2018 13:32:12 GMT
Hello Colette I was trained up at MacDonagh Bks from August 53 to passing out Feb 54, I must have been there when your father was there, was he on training staff?? do you know his army No?? that would give you an idea of when he joined up, my No was 99917 if he was anyway near my No it would tell you something, anyway I probably shared Christmas with him? I hope you get some more info, Ex Tpr Kelly, Ex 1st Armd Sqdn.
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Post by lillyann on Jun 18, 2018 0:44:56 GMT
Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the following. Given the huge millions Kildare Barracks sold for would it be feasible that a portion could have been set aside to provide Nursing / CARE Home facility for our OLD & Sick soldiers.
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Post by Tom Jordan on May 26, 2021 14:15:25 GMT
I knew jj, good football player,, I’m looking for photos 69/72 of mcdonagh bks football hurling soccer 69/72 , it’s real shot in the dark, will cover any costs ! Thanks.
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Post by Gerard Kelly on Jun 24, 2021 21:58:37 GMT
I served I Depot Cav mid 78 to late 80
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Post by Andrew Molloy on Jul 11, 2021 17:18:38 GMT
Yes Clarke bks transport company
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Post by Gerard Kelly on Aug 26, 2021 22:21:16 GMT
Depot Cav 78 to 80 , 3 star course in CTD , missed a bus back from Dublin after a weekend pass , the late great Dermot Earley gave me 3 days CB . Never late for anything since then
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Post by Gerard Kelly on Sept 20, 2021 0:16:37 GMT
Miss the family I had there , I'm dying to relive those good times,hardship is good for bonding , hopefully now covid is under control and all us senior soldiers are vaccinated we can get back to meeting up in our barracks soon.I only spent 2 and a half years in the camp but I have tons of memories .
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