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06 Sept 2025

PICTURES | Great turnout in Longford library for launch of impressive new book

Author of ‘The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion’ and former soldier Hugh Farrell spent nearly 40 years in Connolly Barracks, Longford

Hugh Farrell Book

Author of ‘The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion’ and former soldier Hugh Farrell spent nearly 40 years in Connolly Barracks, Longford

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A new book, entitled ‘The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion’, honouring the men and women of the 17th Infantry Battalion was launched at Longford Library on Friday, June 20 by crime journalist and former member of the Battalion, Paul Williams. The book entitled ‘The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion’ is the work of Hugh Farrell, a former soldier who spent nearly 40 years in Connolly Barracks, Longford. It features over 300 photographs, personnel lists, and records from each company. This photo gallery from the launch was captured by Shelley Corcoran.

Also read: The days of the 17th Infantry Battalion remembered in new book by Longford author

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