Category Archives: World War 1

Five days R&R in Portsmouth before returning to Dublin

Posted on February 25, 2015 by agclontarf

Our Gap Year has been wonderful and things have fallen into place for us as we went along. One such example was staying with Neil & Bernie on the way home. It was a great transition from our year on the boat … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 11th November was a public holiday in France

Posted on November 14, 2014 by agclontarf

We knew it was a bank holiday but did not know why. We were on the boat, when at about 10.30am, I heard the sound of a marching band. I looked up and I could see people with flags marching along … Continue reading →

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