Lisburn veterans in first Dublin parade since 1922

LISBURN veterans recently attended the inaugural parade of the Wild Geese Association, which unites all ex-servicemen on the island of Ireland, in Collins Barracks in Dublin.

The parade on Saturday April 14 was the first time British ex-servicemen had paraded in the Barracks since 1922.

As well as marking this historic moment, the Association also took the opportunity to dedicate their new standard.

A host of dignitaries attended the event, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin Vincent Jackson, Lord Inci Quin, Conor O'Brien, Deputy Mayor of Clare Patrick McMahon and Deputy Mayor of Kilkenny Sean O'Horgan.

Secretary of the Wild Geese Association, Lisburn man John Jamieson, and Kevin McCormick presenting a Number Two dress of the Royal Irish Rangers to Paul Doyle from the National Museum.

Lisburn man John Jamieson, Secretary of the Wild Geese Association, was Parade Commander on the day and to mark the occasion he was delighted to present a Number Two dress of the Royal Irish Rangers to the National Museum:

The Wild Geese Association has a busy year ahead of them, with events including a miltary display in Curragh next month, attending the Old Soldiers Day at Ballykilnar in June and marking Somme Day in Lisburn in July.

If anyone would like to find out more about the Wild Geese Association or how to become a member, contact John Jamieson on 9260 1167 or email johnjam@ntlworld.com.