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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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01/08/2026

CEREMONY IN BALLYGLASS CEMETERY MULLINGAR
A ceremony organized by ex-Sergeant Major Noel O Callaghan was held in Ballyglass Cemetery today, August 1st . In Noel’s words, “A short dignified ceremony in a manner befitting our service and professional training, in the best spirit of the Ethos & Values of our Defence Forces, to honour the service of 98337 Sgt Tom Masterson RIP”. Sgt Masterson who had served with the United Nations in the Congo, had passed away in 1975. Every detail of the ceremony was carried out with military precision. Brendan Rohan pictured in kilt, recited some beautiful poetry and Noel O Grady sang the hymns. Several others contributed to what was a beautiful and moving occasion, Paul Kiernan played the Last Post and Reveille. Noel’s wife and family provided the refreshments. Some of those from the Peter Keenan Branch, with some of our exers Brendan Rohan, and Ger Buckley, and Peter Philips, National Chairman of IUNVA, pictured. Thanks to Pat Grimes for the photos.

14/07/2026

Mass for Paul Fogerty
Paul Kearney who is organizing the Mass and ceremonials, invites all that knew Paul, served with him, at home or abroad, or just knew of him to be part of the Commemoration, details below.
Paul’s mass will be held on the 19th of July, IUNVA have organised this ceremony, the mass is at 11.30hrs in St Bridget’s Church in the Curragh, there will be a wreath laying ceremony in the memorial Garden beside the church at 11.00hrs, once the mass has ended, we will all go to Plunkett and lay our wreaths to pay respects and remember Paul. I ask that you all be outside the Church at 10.45hrs and we can form up outside the garden, anyone that wears a uniform, please do, and wear your medals, anyone without uniform, please wear your medals on your jacket. Please feel free to wear a UN beret or a Glengarry. We will then be going to the military police mess for food and a few oranges. We would love a massive turn out for this, it’s hard to believe is 40 years.

13/07/2026

National Day of Commemoration Kilmainham and Sligo
The Peter Keenan Branch of ONE was represented at the National Day of Commemoration in Kilmainham and Sligo yesterday. The lads in Sligo were delighted to meet the Sligo Rose, the charming Bethany McLoughlin. Both ceremonies were blessed with glorious sunshine. Well done to all that attended.

22/06/2026

EX COMANDANT HUGH O NEILL
We were saddened to hear of the death of our former colleague Hugh O Neill, who passed away on June 21st 2026, at his home in Cobh. He served with the 4th Motor Squadron in Longford from 1972 to 1978, earlier in his career he served with the Tank Squadron in the Curragh and later with the 1st Motor Squadron in Fermoy as commanding officer. He was one of the fittest soldiers in the army and participated in almost every sport and activity. He served with UNIFIL Lebanon with both 47th and 53rd Battalions. After he retired, he worked full time with the U N., in some of the world’s most dangerous areas. His extensive United Nations service concluded with the UN Peacekeeping Missions in Zagreb, Croatia with UNPROFOR, and thereafter in Mitrovica, Kosovo with UNMIK. Rest in peace old friend. To his wife Nuala, his family, relatives and friends we offer our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Funeral Arrangements: Reception into Saint Nicholas’ Church, Castlelyons P61 DR77 on Monday June 22nd for prayers at 6pm followed by reposing until 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday June 23rd at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only.

29/05/2026

DUNNES STORES ONE COLLECTION TODAY
The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), or Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann, is a registered Irish charity founded in 1951 to support Irish Defence Forces veterans. This year is very special to the organization as it is the 75th anniversary of its founding. Thanks to all our members who turned out today for our Dunnes Stores collection in Longford, thanks to Dunnes Stores for facilitating us and a big thank you to the people of Longford for their generosity. Some images of our event today posted here.

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