On this day in 1915, the North Irish Horse disembarked in France. With them was James Gracey later to be … More
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June 27. Coolest man to serve in army. Roll of Honour
This is the anniversary of the death in 2018 of “The coolest man to have served in the Army”, Major … More
June 11. Old Portoran Air Ace was PoW in Great Escape camp. Roll of Honour
Strabane man Herbert Cooper, a Lance Corporal in Portora’s OTC, joined the RAF. You can read his amazing story in … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 