Westmeath soldier who won Victoria Cross in 1914 remembered
Dease received honour for his bravery in maintaining his post despite being wounded
Dease received honour for his bravery in maintaining his post despite being wounded
Stonyhurst archivist seeks to explain mystery surrounding Plunkett’s part in 1916 rebellion
Lansdowne ‘posh pals’ joined fight but many died in battle
Co Wexford-born Thomas Fitzpatrick became the stuff of legend after leading the Royal Irish Regiment to victory over the German army
Among the fatalities was Maurice Dease, an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
Maurice Dease, a Royal Fusiliers lieutenant from Co Westmeath, died on the first day of British fighting in the conflict
Lieutenant Maurice Dease from Westmeath was killed at the Battle of Mons
Representatives of some 70 countries will take part in commemorations
Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys will represent Ireland at events in Glasgow
Service at Belgian city of Mons will mark start of first World War on Western Front
Stories of bravery illustrate often ignored part of Ireland and Britain’s shared history
British government will recognise those who won the highest award for valour
Hundreds gather to pay tribute to war dead
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices