Organizer
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Western Front Association (Dublin Branch)
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Phone
+353 (01) 895 8831 -
Email
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The Western Front Association (The WFA) was formed with the purpose of furthering interest in First World War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of all those who served their countries on all sides, across all theatres and fronts, on land, at sea and in the air and at home, during the Great War.
Location
- 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. D02 HE37
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Dublin City’s Pearse Street Library was built in 1909 with the financial support of American millionaire Andrew Carnegie. Today it features a public library downstairs and a special study library upstairs. It is a place where visitors can trace their family trees or look up the history of their area. Another feature is the stone head of Admiral Horatio Nelson; Nelson’s Pillar on O’Connell Street was blown up in 1966, and the head of the statue was saved.
Lecture – Michael Nugent
Michael Nugent will give a talk on The 36th (Ulster) Division in the German Spring Offensive, March 1918
Michael Nugent has written four books on the Great War. The first dealt with the 2nd battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at the Battle of Festubert, May 1915, and the second on the 36th (Ulster) Division in the German Spring Offensive, March 1918. The third, ‘A Bad Day I Fear’ examines the role of the Irish Divisions at the Battle of Langemarck in August 1917. The fourth, in collaboration with Nigel Henderson, is titled Killester Garden Village. The Lives of Great War Veterans and Their Families. He continues to research service personnel for relatives and other interested parties.
Members And Non-Members Of The Western Front Association Are Equally Welcome.
Any New Visitors Are Guaranteed A Friendly Atmosphere And A Warm Welcome From A Group Of Like-Minded Enthusiasts.
While Entry Is Free, We Would Welcome A Donation Of €3 To Help Cover Our Costs.
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