MAY FAIR & AUCTION

Thank you to all the Medal Society of Ireland members,traders, supporters, collectors and members of the public who visited the fair and auction on Saturday 4th May. There was a full house in the morning with many travelling long distances, including Marcus from Germany, though some had other commitments in the afternoon.

The sun was shining outside and the enthusiasm of shared collecting and friendship was very apparent inside, even round the refreshments seating. As always a huge stir is created when members of the public bring in items for identification and valuation, especially items that have not seen the light of day since the recipient possessed them.

Although not every lot in the auction was sold, there was competition for some and the only downside is that not everyone can be successful.

For those involved in the running of the fairs and auctions your hard work is appreciated, though probably undervalued, as neither run themselves. 

Next fair will be Saturday 3rd August when the opportunity will be available again to bring, buy, trade and swap with those who have booked trading space. If you would like the opportunity to trade some of your own collection then call Austin Fennessy on +353 (0)87 234 4890 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Pat Casey on +353 (0)87 244 7522 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to discuss your requirements or book space.

Approximately forty people attended the talks given by Kevin Myers and Martin Staunton at the Knox Memorial Hall, Monkstown, on Saturday 23rd February, held under the auspices of the Medal Society of Ireland. Kevin Myers, in his usual accomplished style, demolished many of the myths that have grown up around the actions of the Irish Regiments during the war, and Martin Staunton provided much statistical data about the composition of the Irish Regiments and the number of casualties that they suffered during the course of the conflict.

All in all the two speakers provided a good round picture of the Irish involvement in the War, and the audience were given an all encompassing portrait of what transpired even down to details such as the court martials and executions that took place.

Our sincere thanks to our speakers for their time and effort. To Martin who flew home from Budapest especially for the occasion and to Kevin who came up from the short grass.

We hope to hear from them both again in the not too distant future.

Thanks also to D Buckley, D McKinley and P Casey for their excellent displays of militaria and medals pertaining to the Irish in the First World War.

Preview of WW1 Exhibition accompanying the talk by Kevin Myers and Martin Staunton 

A preview, provided by D Buckley,of some of the equipment that will be on display as part of the WW1 Exhibition on Saturday 23rd February at Knox Memorial Hall, Monkstown before, during and after the talk by Kevin Myers and Martin Staunton on 'The Irish in the First World War'.
 

Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be available. Admission is free but contributions to the Medal Society to cover expenses will be gratefully accepted.