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Aftermath: Ireland

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Amongst those commemorated on Lewes War Memorial is Lance-Corporal Sidney Wright 1/6th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, aged 22. One of three brothers lost during the Great War, he was serving in Ireland when he accidentally drowned just outside Wicklow whilst bathing at Travilahawk Strand, between the military camp near the harbour entrance an…


We are delighted to announce a series of WFA supported events taking place at Cork Public Museum this April and May

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VENUE: Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park, and Mardyke Walk, Cork, T12 V0AA.  All talks will start at 1 p.m. All events are FREE (see details below to register attendance) These talks will examine elements of the First World War and its impact on Cork, its people, society, and politics. 1 April : A display of artefacts of the First World War…


A Night at the Museum - Cork, Ireland

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On 5th October 2023, The Cork Branch of the WFA in conjunction with Cork Public Museum will present ‘A Night at the Museum’. During this event, Tony Bolton, the Chair of the WFA along with Dr. Tom Thorpe and Gerry White, both of whom sit on The WFA Executive Committee, will give talks. Members of the Cork branch will also provide a research facilit…