#OnThisDay 1916 Lt Col. H.N. Young of the 7th Inniskilling Fusiliers depart for France. The sea was so rough that 70% of the passengers were sick but the band’s pipers played “Sprig of Shillelagh” to cheer everyone up. By the summer they’d be at the Somme. #Ireland #History #WW1
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
Hope you enjoy.
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