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Renowned historian, Dr Gavin Hughes is hosting a talk at Newry Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
The talk entitled Irish Regiments & 'The Longest Day' is at Newry and Mourne Museum on Thursday 13 June at 2pm.
Dr Hughes, Director of Irish Conflict Archaeology Network at Trinity College Dublin, known for his expertise in military history will provide a comprehensive overview of the pivotal moments that shaped ‘The Longest Day’ focusing on Operations Neptune and Overlord. He will discuss the complexities of D-Day, explaining what it was, how it unfolded and its significance in the broader context of the war.
He will also highlight the contributions of the Irish Regiments as well as the meticulous planning and execution of Operation Neptune, the naval component that laid the groundwork for the Normandy landings and Operation Overlord, the overarching campaign that established a foothold in Europe. His discussion will shed light on the strategic and human elements of these operations, offering a rich detailed narrative that honours the memory of those who fought.
Location: Newry and Mourne Museum
Date: Thursday 13 June 2024
Time: 2pm
Cost: £2.50 per person
Also, there will be two World War Two uniforms of local men on display. One belongs to James Quinn who was originally from Tullyframe, near Kilkeel, but emigrated to America in 1927. While the other belongs to Major Gerald Reside, who joined the British Expeditionary Force at the beginning of the Second World War and was rescued from Dunkirk in June 1940.
To book your ticket or for more information please email Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org
