16/10/2024
Hi everyone,
Cork Public Museum and the Cork Branch of the Western Front Association, supported by the City Library and Cork City and County Archives, are currently undertaking a study of the Battle of Le Pilly, as part of our continuing research into the Irish involvement in the Great War.
This year, 2024, marks the 110th anniversary of the battle which took place on 19th October 1914. The Royal Irish Regiment suffered significant losses during the battle. Most of the casualties remain officially missing to this day. There was a significant Irish involvement in the battle, with many of the unrecovered soldiers originally hailing from Counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford and Wexford.
We are appealing to the public to come forward with any information about the casualties of this battle. In particular, we would love to hear from the relatives and family members of the soldiers whose remains were never recovered. We are hoping to record family stories, artefacts and photographs of the men and their experiences during the Great War.
Please contact Cork Public Museum by email: [email protected] or by phone 021-4270679
You can also contact Gerry White, Chairperson of the Cork Branch of the Western Front Association here: [email protected]
Cork Historical and Archaeological Society
Cork History Group
Cork City Council
Local Authority Museums Network
Cork City and County Archives
Cork Branch, Western Front Association
Cork City Libraries
Cork Genealogical Society
Tipperary Museum of Hidden History
