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29/10/2026

RETIRED QUARTERMASTER ANTHONY (CHUBBY) McGLYNN
We were saddened to hear of the death of our friend and former colleague, Anthony McGlynn who passed to his eternal reward, yesterday, Wednesday 28th of October 2026, in Naas General Hospital. Tony or Chubby as he was known by all his army friends enlisted in 1960 or 61, served in the Congo with the armoured car group, with the 37th Infantry Battalion in 1962. He was serving with the 1st Armoured Car Squadron at the time. He transferred to the 4th Motor Squadron and came to Longford with them in 1972, he served out his time in Longford and was the Squadron QM before he retired. He served in Cyprus on a few occasions, and with the 50th Battalion in Lebanon in the winter of 1981. He was a first-class NCO, a man of few words, quietly spoken who treated those he worked alongside with respect, and carried out his duty diligently and with a minimum of fuss. Rest in peace old friend.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91CD0K) on Friday 30th October from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6:30pm.
Funeral on Saturday 31st October 2026 with Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Photos, Parade Chubby third from right second row. Shooting team, centre back row. Cyprus third from right back row.

20/10/2026

KENAGH GREAT WAR CEREMONY OCTOBER 2026
The village of Kenagh, today honoured the memory of the fifteen men, and one woman, from the parish that died in the Great War. The event was organized by Danny Walsh, Charlie Harrison and committee members . The Peter Keenan Branch were invited to take part and nine of our stalwarts attended. Athlone IUNVA Veteran Peter Phillips arranged a bugler for us as our regular was indisposed, the army grapevine, or old boys’ network is very strong and seldom if ever lets us down. The bugler Michael McLoughlin’s presence gave the ceremony that special feeling, that marks those occasions. I would like to thank all that turned out to make the occasion so special for the family members of those deceased soldiers, the people of Kenagh and others who attended. A few photos posted here of those in uniform.

16/10/2026

PETER KEENAN BRANCH FUCHSIA COLLECTION TESCO LONGFORD
The branch held their fuchsia collection today, thanks to Tesco Shopping Centre for allowing us the use of their facilities, and the people of Longford for their generosity. Thanks to all our volunteers, who worked the shifts, two hours on and four off, unfortunately we have not all our volunteers in those attached images, some were camera shy.

26/09/2026

VETERANS DAY McKEE BARRACKS SEPTEMBER 2026
The Peter Keenan branch members attended Veterans Day in McKee Barracks yesterday, it was a beautiful day for the ceremonies, which went off with the usual military precision. Everyone was well catered for in the dining complex, before and after the ceremonies, the staff in McKee were very helpful to all who attended. A few hours socialising in the mess was very enjoyable, meeting and greeting old friends. As is customary in the army, we left McKee for our Longford base at 16.30 hrs, or close enough to it. Thanks to Sharon who made sure Declan got there and back, and our coach driver John Grogan who ensured everyone got home safely and took most of the photos..

13/09/2026

PETER KEENAN BRANCH ONET ANNUAL MASS
Our annual mass for deceased members the most important day of the year for the Peter Keenan Branch, was held today the 13th of September at 1.00 o clock in St Mels Cathedral. It was very well attended by members of ONE, IUNVA, 19th Battalion Association and many former members of the RDF and the PDF. Many family members of our former comrades that have passed away were also in attendance. The ceremonial drill at the mass and later in the Garden of Remembrance was of the highest calibre.
In the Garden of Remembrance, the names of those that died while serving and those that passed away since our mass in 2025, were read out, all the rest that served since Sean Connolly barracks came into being were remembered.
The Wreath laying ceremony, was followed by a Minutes Silence, Last Post, Raising of National Flag, playing of Reveille and finally the National Anthem. The chairman of the Peter Keenan Branch would like to thank most sincerely all of those that attended today, to honour our deceased comrades.

08/09/2026

PETER KEENAN BRANCH ONET ANNUAL MASS
Our annual mass for deceased members is one of the most important days of the year for the Peter Keenan Branch. This year the Mass is on next Sunday, the 13th of September at 1.00 o clock in St Mels Cathedral. The order of the ceremony is as follows: Mass at 1 o clock in St Mel’s will include some ceremonial drill. After Mass those in uniform led by the pipe band will march to the Garden of Remembrance, weather permitting.
In the Garden of Remembrance, the names of those that died while serving and those that passed away since our mass in 2025, will be read out, all the rest that served since Sean Connolly barracks came into being will be remembered.
The Wreath laying ceremony will then take place, followed by a Minutes Silence, Bugler plays Last Post, Raising of National Flag, playing of Reveille. Members, and former members of the defence forces and the families of all deceased members are very welcome and their presence would be greatly appreciated. Afterwards Refreshments will be served in Herterich’s venue at Pig Market Lane.
Those that Died since our Mass in 2025 are, Tpr James Hussey, Sgt Paddy Cullen, Tpr Walter Gibbons, Tpr Anthony Healy, Tpr Bernard Leahy, Tpr John Blehein, Tpr Martin Whitton, Capt Michael Mulcahy, Tpr Martin Pugh, Comd’t Hugh O Neill, Tpr Tommy McCarthy, Tpr John Molloy. Photos posted here.

New members are always very welcome, to join, ONE, just contact any member, or online at, https://www.one-veterans.org/one-membership/

06/09/2026

CAVALRY MEMORIAL DAY CURRAGH CAMP
The annual Cavalry Memorial Day was held yesterday the 5th of September to remember all members of the Cavalry Corps who lost their lives on active service. As usual it was very well attended by both serving personnel and veterans. Members and former members of the Corps travelled from all over to remember those gallant comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of world peace. The piece below was written in 2021 for the centenary of the Corps, Trooper Sean Rooney died in December 2022.

CAVALRY CORPS A CENTURY IN SERVICE
We have a long tradition of service to the United Nations in the Cavalry Corps,
Three brave men were lost at Niemba, and Elizabethville claimed three more.
Sgt Gaynor and Tpr’s Fennell and Browne were as brave as you’d hope to meet,
Cpl Nolan, Tpr Gaffney and young Patrick Mullins, would never consider retreat,
Road traffic accidents claimed another four lives in Cyprus at separate times,
Sgt Hamill, Cpl’s Fagan, Hetherington, and Tpr Kennedy died in that sunny clime.

UNIFIL Lebanon also exacted its price, with another three additions to the list,
Sgt Yeates, Tpr’s Fogarty, and Campbell, three heroes who’ll always be missed,
We will never forget those young soldiers who died while preserving the peace,
The thought of their passing in a far away, land will always evoke pride and grief,
Those that were serving, when they died, here at home, will always be in our mind,
For we wonder what they could have achieved, if life had being less unkind.

Some of those from Longford that travelled, and friends from other units pictured.

31/08/2026

RETIRED TPR JOHN (MOSSIE) MOLLOY
We were saddened to hear of the death of our former colleague and friend, John Molloy who passed away on Friday 28th of August 2026. Mossie as he was known came to Longford with the Group from the South in 1969 as a member of the 12th Infantry Battalion, he joined the 4th Motor Squadron in 1972 when that Unit moved to Longford, he left circa 1974 and continued his service in the Curragh. With several trips abroad he was an experienced veteran. A proud member of The Glengarry Club, he visited Longford in August 2022 for our 50th anniversary of the Squadron in Longford. Rest in peace old friend. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, relatives, former comrades and friends.
Funeral Arrangements: Johnny will repose this Tuesday evening at Sullivans Funeral Home Main Street Borrisokane from 5pm to 7pm
Removal on Wednesday morning from his brother PJ s Residence (Towerhill, Borrisokane)to SS Peter and Paul's church Borrisokane arriving at 10.45 am for funeral mass at 11am Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

07/08/2026

835684 RETIRED TROOPER TOMMY McCARTHY
The chair of the Peter Keenan Branch of Óglaigh na hÉireann, would like to thank all those that participated in the funeral of our friend and comrade Tommy McCarthy (Cool T) today. It was a wonderful send-off, carried out in a most efficient and professional manner, everyone involved played their part. To see so many of Tommy’s former comrades, involved just emphasizes the esteem he was held in by all. It was great to see and catch up with so many old friends there from our soldering days. May Cool T rest in peace.

Some of those that took part in the funeral, featured here.

04/08/2026

835684 RETIRED TROOPER TOMMY McCARTHY
We were saddened to hear of the death of our friend and former comrade Tommy McCarthy, (Cool T) who passed away yesterday August 4th, after a short illness. He joined the army in 1976, after basic training he was posted to Finner Camp, shortly after he transferred to the 4th Motor Squadron in Longford. In Longford he qualified to drive all vehicles available to the Squadron. Tommy served with UNIFIL with the 55th and 57th Battalions in South Lebanon. Tommy was a wizard when it came to operating the temperamental army radios, from the 46, 77, c10s and the Singar sets, he could make them all work under difficult conditions. He worked on the switchboard in Connolly Bks for several years. He left the army in 1997, but always kept in touch with his friends and comrades in the Squadron, he was also a proud member of the Peter Keenan Branch of ONE. To his family, relatives and friends we offer our sincere sympathy. Rest in peace, old friend.
Some photos of his army service posted here.

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