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17/11/2025

SERGEANT PADDY CULLEN
We were saddened to hear of the death of our former colleague and great friend, Paddy Cullen, who passed to his eternal reward after a long illness on Sunday 16th of November. He enlisted in the army in 1985, and after basic training in Athlone, Paddy came to Longford in 1986 where he completed a three-star course with other young soldiers of the 4th Motor Squadron. One of life’s gentlemen, he was a very friendly, happy outgoing soldier, who could be depended on in any situation. His Aussie twang and his sunny disposition endeared him to all that knew him. He worked in the orderly room in Longford and was always very helpful to those that sought his assistance. After a couple of years he moved to the 17th Infantry Battalion, he served overseas with the 66th Battalion. At the time of his death, he was serving with A Company 6th Infantry Battalion. To his wife Josephine, family, relatives, and many friends we offer our sincere condolences.
Rest in peace, old friend
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Tuesday evening from 5 o’c until 7 o’c. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning at 10.30 o’c arriving at St Mary’s Church, Ballagh for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in Kilgefin Cemetery.
Some images of Paddy and the Units he served with posted above.

11/11/2025

Everyone welcome to this event on November 21 next

09/11/2025

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY LONGFORD
The Peter Keenan Branch of the Organization of National Ex service Men and Women in conjunction with Longford County Council held a commemoration at Longford Great War Memorial this morning at 11 o clock. In glorious sunshine a large attendance turned out for the ceremony. The branch presented certificates to our great supporters Pat H***y and Anthony Keenan and conferred honorary membership on them for their great support to the ONET over the years. The chairman of the branch would like to thank all that participated in the ceremony honoring our dead. Some images posted here.

02/11/2025

JAMES (BLONDIE) HUSSEY
It was with great sadness we heard of the passing of our great friend and former colleague Jimmy Hussey. Blondie as he was affectionately known died on October 31st 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He enlisted in the army in Custume Barracks Athlone in May 1972. After basic training he was posted to the 4th Motor Squadron in Connolly Barracks Longford. In a very busy border unit, he proved to be a very dependable soldier, well capable of carrying out any task, no matter how challenging. He left the army after six years to take up employment in civilian life but kept in touch with those he had served with throughout the years. Rest in peace old friend. To his wife Mary, family, relatives, and many friends we offer our sincere condolences.
Photo of members of 6th Platoon, Custume Barracks Athlone 1972, Blondie second left back row.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday 4th November from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday 5th November at 11.00am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. House private for family and close friends please.

21/09/2025

PRESENTATION TO PAUL WILLIAMS
On Friday September 26th the Peter Keenan Branch of the Organization of National Ex-Service Personnel will make a presentation to ex Sgt Paul Williams of E Company (Easy Coy) Mohill, 17th Infantry Battalion, in recognition of his service to that Unit. The presentation will take place in Clarkes, Greyhound Bar Longford at approx. 8.30 pm. All military veterans are welcome to attend, especially those that served with Paul down through the years. Those wishing to attend Veterans Day on Sunday 28th of September, submit names for bus by Wednesday 24th of September.

14/09/2025

ANNUAL MASS DECEASED MEMBERS
Our annual mass for deceased members was held today; the weather was bad but still large numbers turned our for this very special event. The chair of the Peter Keenan Branch would like to thank all who were present and all who contributed to the ceremony. Unfortunately, we have not images of all who were there, but Lalin and Michael Croghan may have more images to post. Those photos were taken inside in Herterich’s fantastic venue while refreshments were being served.

11/09/2025

ANNUAL MASS DECEASED MEMBERS
Our annual mass for deceased members is one of the most important days of the year for the Peter Keenan Branch. The Mass will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Sunday the 14th of September at 1.00 o clock. The names of soldiers who died while serving will be remembered in a special way. Also, our comrades who died since our mass last year will be remembered alongside all that passed away down through the years. After the Mass in the Cathedral a wreath laying ceremony will take place in the Garden of Remembrance in
Great Water Street. Refreshments will be served in Herterichs venue at Pig Market Lane afterwards. All family members of the deceased are invited to attend.
Images of those that died in service from Hugh Farrells history of the Squadron which be launched in the next few months.

07/09/2025

CAVALRY DAY 2025
On Sunday 6th of October 1963 Chief of Staff General Sean McKeown unveiled the memorial in Plunkett Barracks to the Cavalry Men who had sacrificed their lives overseas in the cause of peace. The first Cavalry Day was held on Saturday 28th of September 1968, and has been continued since. The members of the Peter Keenan branch are featured here, with Major General Ó Luasa, on Saturday 6th September, throughout his career Colm Ó Luasa has served in the 4th Cavalry Squadron, the Army Ranger Wing, Strategic Planning Branch, the Training and Education directorate and as Military Assistant to the Chief Of Staff. The four verses below were written to celebrate the Centenary of the Cavalry Corps in 2022. The full poem is included in THE WARRIORS A HISTORY OF THE 4th MOTOR/CAVALRY SQUADRON and RELATED UNITS & EVENTS, which will be launched within the next few months

1922 CENTENARY CELEBRATION CAVALRY CORPS 2022
You are a hundred years old, congratulations, happy birthday, Cavalry Corps,
You have stood the test of time well, I wish you as many years more,
You were there at the birth of this Nation and witnessed the anguish and pain,
That was caused when our gallant Commander Michael Collins, was slain.
But you have persevered through the hard times, overseas you are still to the fore,
Congratulations on your countless achievements, and here’s to many years more.

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.

10/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Some of the veterans that turned out today to pay their respects to JQ, who was held in high esteem by everyone, many others were also represented in the large gathering. Rest easy old friend, until we meet again.

05/07/2025

EX TPR JOHN QUIGLY JQ
It was with great sadness we heard of the passing of our great friend and former colleague John Quigly. John or JQ as he was affectionately known died yesterday 4th July 2025 in Mullingar Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He enlisted in the Curragh in 1970 and was posted to the 4th Motor Squadron after basic training. He came to Longford with the Squadron in July of 1972, he married and made his home in the midland county. John was a very dependable soldier, always done his fair share of the arduous duties that the border post required of all personnel. He was an excellent driver of all modes of transport used by the Cavalry Squadron. He was always cheerful and happy in his work and a friend to all he served with. After 12 years he left the army but he always kept in touch with those he served with and attended all commemorative events. In later years his social media output was extensive, with many photos and memories of his military friends, and his family, which always came first. Rest in peace old friend.
To his wife Kathleen, family, relatives, and many friends we offer our sincere condolences. Some images of John’s army service posted here.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) this Sunday 6th July from 4.00pm concluding with prayers at 6.00pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 7th July at 11.00am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

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