Westmeath soldier who won Victoria Cross in 1914 remembered
Dease received honour for his bravery in maintaining his post despite being wounded
Joseph Plunkett’s role in Rising remembered by his school
Stonyhurst archivist seeks to explain mystery surrounding Plunkett’s part in 1916 rebellion
New exhibition remembers rugby players killed in war
Lansdowne ‘posh pals’ joined fight but many died in battle
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
Mons commemorates soldiers who died 100 years ago
Among the fatalities was Maurice Dease, an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
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
First WWI Victoria Cross winner to get memorial in Glasnevin
Lieutenant Maurice Dease from Westmeath was killed at the Battle of Mons
President Higgins in Belgium to mark start of first World War
Representatives of some 70 countries will take part in commemorations
President Higgins to travel to Belgium for official war commemorations
Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys will represent Ireland at events in Glasgow
President Higgins to attend British war commemoration
Service at Belgian city of Mons will mark start of first World War on Western Front
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
Irishmen who won first World War VCs to get commemorative paving stones
British government will recognise those who won the highest award for valour
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