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Rain fails to dampen spirits as centenary of Clonfin Ambush commemorated

... which had the elements that are part of the annual commemoration. The Band of 2nd Brigade of the Defence Forces, based in CUSTUME BARRACKS, Athlone, provided the music, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Peggy Nolan, opened proceedings and anumber of...

03 Oct 2021 at 16:46

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'Women of Honour': Longford senator stresses need for 'zero-tolerance approach to all forms of workplace harassment'

...will be aware, I come from Ballinalee, which is the home of General Seán MacEoin. In 1922, General MacEoin took command of CUSTUME BARRACKS in Athlone from the British and later went on to serve as Chief of Staff before entering political life and serving as...

30 Sept 2021 at 23:20

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, August 25, 2021

...nieces and nephews and his great neighbours especially Rose and Willie Gilligan and ex-colleagues in the Defence Forces, CUSTUME BARRACKS, Athlone. A special thanks to the staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home and Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore for their...

25 Aug 2021 at 12:31

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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, August 26, 2021

26 Aug 2021 at 10:05

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Former soldier tells of aiding veterans cope in post service world

...naval service. When the barracks in Longford closed down I went on to serve in Mullingar and Cavan. I ended my career in CUSTUME BARRACKS in Athlone. I served in most of the barracks in the Midlands,” the former army man said. Steven has drawn on his own...

29 Jul 2023 at 18:59

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Last Irish troops to return home from decade-long mission in Golan Heights

...deployment. The majority of Irish troops taking part in the Golan Heights mission came from the 6th Infantry Battalion from CUSTUME BARRACKS in Athlone. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Clear, 34 personnel members involved in the mission were on their...

05 Apr 2024 at 08:19

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Glowing tribute to Longford native who was a champion gymnast and first-class soldier

...background, his grandfather and granduncle both served in the Great War. The thousands of recruits that passed through CUSTUME BARRACKS, in the 60s, 70s, and 80s will remember Mick as the Sergeant in the gym. He was an excellent PE Instructor and expert...

26 Feb 2023 at 19:03

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Former Irish soldier wrongfully forced to retire in 1969 welcomes apology

...been offered basic procedure to challenge the decision to retire him. In April 1969, when Mr de Roiste was 23 and based at CUSTUME BARRACKS in Athlone, he was interrogated by army authorities in relation to an allegation made by an unidentified person. Then Irish...

07 Dec 2022 at 22:33

‘I remember my mother crying’: Families of Siege of Jadotville veterans honoured

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Monument unveiled for families of Siege of Jadotville veterans

...soldiers were released on October 25, 1961. Charlie Cooley, who was a member of the A company, attended the ceremony at CUSTUME BARRACKS on Friday with his brother and former Defence Forces member Paul Cooley. He still remembers the stress of that time when his...

09 Dec 2022 at 19:57

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Army helping with contact tracing after spike in Covid-19 cases

...home and to stay safe," a spokesperson for the unit said. Band 2 Brigade - Athlone was formed in 1936 and has been based in CUSTUME BARRACKS, Athlone since that time. The band services a large area ranging northwards from Westmeath to Donegal and westwards to...

22 Oct 2020 at 17:34

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Longford and midlands soldiers recognised for UN service

...a successful tour of duty. Among those receiving their awards were a number of 6 Infantry Battalion personnel from CUSTUME BARRACKS, Athlone. Pictured above are; Front row l to r; Cpl William Fitzmaurice (Athlone), Lt Stephen McEvoy (Ballivor), Capt Keefe...

29 Mar 2020 at 17:00

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Audio: Artillery regiment visits Ballinamuck

...to the site of the 1798 battlefield at Ballinamuck. The regiment, which was based in Mullingar before being moved to CUSTUME BARRACKS in Athlone last year, was recently disestablished as part of the ongoing restructuring of the Defence Forces. To mark the...

10 Dec 2012 at 18:36

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