The Irish Times

Westmeath soldier who won Victoria Cross in 1914 remembered

Dease received honour for his bravery in maintaining his post despite being wounded

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 21:55

Joseph Plunkett’s role in Rising remembered by his school

Stonyhurst archivist seeks to explain mystery surrounding Plunkett’s part in 1916 rebellion

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00

New exhibition remembers rugby players killed in war

Lansdowne ‘posh pals’ joined fight but many died in battle

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 11:16

Irishman who was ‘Angel of Mons’

Co Wexford-born Thomas Fitzpatrick became the stuff of legend after leading the Royal Irish Regiment to victory over the German army

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 00:00

Mons commemorates soldiers who died 100 years ago

Among the fatalities was Maurice Dease, an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00

100 years ago today: the Irish soldier who won the Great War’s first Victoria Cross

Maurice Dease, a Royal Fusiliers lieutenant from Co Westmeath, died on the first day of British fighting in the conflict

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00

First WWI Victoria Cross winner to get memorial in Glasnevin

Lieutenant Maurice Dease from Westmeath was killed at the Battle of Mons

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 16:56

President Higgins in Belgium to mark start of first World War

Representatives of some 70 countries will take part in commemorations

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 07:15

President Higgins to travel to Belgium for official war commemorations

Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys will represent Ireland at events in Glasgow

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00

President Higgins to attend British war commemoration

Service at Belgian city of Mons will mark start of first World War on Western Front

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Human tales bring home reality of Irish role in first World War

Stories of bravery illustrate often ignored part of Ireland and Britain’s shared history

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00

Irishmen who won first World War VCs to get commemorative paving stones

British government will recognise those who won the highest award for valour

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00

Irish ambassador at Mons ceremony

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to war dead

Mon Nov 11 2013 - 01:01