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 In 1994 the members of the Dublin Branch Irish Naval Association changed its name to "The Leading Seaman Michael Quinn DSM Branch" in honour of L/S Quinn and the tragic loss of his young life while attempting a rescue of Spanish Seamen from their stricken Fishing Vessel on rocks in terrible Sea conditions off Bantry Bay Leading Seaman Michael Quinn DSM |
 passed away peacefully on 25th July 2022. Liam as a 17 Year old joined the Naval Service reserve (An Slua Muiri) in 1954. and left the Navy in the late 1960's to take up Civilian employment as a Carpenter. Liam eventually moved to the UK and became a Union President and eventually bacame a Justice of the Peace Some Years later while at home in Dublin Liam met Con Lyons and both discussed the newlely revamped Irish Naval Association. At our next meeting in Cathal Brugha Barracks Liam joined the Association and for all the following Years Liam and his wife Brenda came on all our trips at home and abroad. Liam although living in the UK would fly home to attend our monthly meetings Liam will be saddled missed by all his colleagues and the many friends in made in the Naval Association See Liam laying a wreath at his Uncles Grave
In happier times Liam enjoying himself on one our trips |
 passed away peacefully on 8th July 2022. Danny as a 17 Year old joined the Naval Service in 1956 and rose through the Ranks to Petty Officer and left the Navy in the late 1960's to take up Civilian employment as an Electrician. Danny and his Wife Pat joined the Irish Naval Association in 1992 and enjoyed many trips at home and abroad until his illness in 2019.
It was a big surprise to discover Danny was buried behind the Grave of his former Navy Colleague
Thom Dooley and his Wife Breda. Their Headstones are head to head also a few feet away from another Naval Association
colleague Sean Meleady and not too far away from the Grave of our former President Piaras O'Connor and Wife Rose O'Connor
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 passed away peacefully on 21st April 2022.
Con spent 43 Years in An Slua Muiri and retired on reaching the age of retirement. See:- Laventie Cemetery France |
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Pat will be remembered for his part in putting out the Fire in the Boiler Room on LE Cliona in 1962 preventing the Ship from blown up after a premature explosion of a Dept Charge during a practice off the Cork Coast. Pat was also an active member of the Irish Naval Association on his retirement from the Naval Service in 1993. Pat was very active as Treasurer on the organising committee that organised our trip to the USA in 1996 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Naval Service and later the Maritime Festival on Dublin City Quay and Banquet in Dublin Castle. |
Was a member of the Naval Service from 1947-49 and proudly served aboard the L.E. Maev. Upon leaving the Irish Naval Service he joined the Merchant Navy and travelled the world. Malachy settled down in Buffalo, New York in the United States and raised a family of five children. His love of Ireland brought him home many times over the years. His last visit was to Haulbowline in 2015 to tour the Naval Base. A member of the Cork Branch of the Irish Naval Association he passed away in May of 2021. |
 P/O John O'Donnell (Retd) passed away on the 28th September 2021 John joined the Naval Reserve (An Slua Muiri)In Limerick in the late 50's and completed his 40 Years service in the NSR. John was one of the first to join the Irish Naval Association in Limerick. John will will be sadly missed by all his former colleagues in all Branches of the Irish Naval Association |
 Eddie Larkin passed away on the 13th August 2021 |
 CPO Neville Brennan (Retd) passed away on the 18th July 2021 Neville joined the Naval Reserve (An Slua Muiri)in the late 50's and completed his 40 Years service in the NSR. Neville was one of the first to join the Naval Association when revamped in 1992. Both Neville and his wife Sheila never missed a trip abroad or at home and will be sadly missed by all his former colleagues |
 Tom Hayes was a Chief Petty Officer in the Irish Naval Reserve Tom joined the Irish Naval Association on retiring from the Naval Reserve. Tom at 93 Years of age was one of our oldest member and died on the 1st February 2021 |
 Tony Lee was in the Irish Naval Service Tony joined the Irish Naval Association in 1999 and was a member until his passing 20th February 2021 |
 Lt.Cdr.Peter Dunne passed away on the 10th November 2021. Peter was an Officer in the Naval Service attaining the rank of Lt.Commander When Peter retired from the Naval Service Peter joined the Dublin Branch of the Irish Naval Association and was very active as Branch Secretary |
 and buried in his hometown in Naas Co Kildare. CPO Daly joined the Naval Service as a 17 Year Old in 1955, and completed 43 Years Service on reaching the retirement age of 60. For many Years prior to his retirement CPO Daly was part of the Cadre Staff in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin with the responsibility of training and assisting the Naval Service Reserve (An Slua Muiri). Following CPO Daly's retirement he joined the Naval Association and participated in many overseas trips and Cruises. Although the Corona Virus restrictions prevented his former colleagues from rendering the Military Honours befitting his standing in the Naval Service and Naval Association many of his colleagues attended the Mass and many more watched the Mass on Webcam. CPO Daly will be missed by all his former colleagues and May he Rest in Peace |
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Brian served in the Naval Service in 50's and 60's amd joined the Naval Association in 1992. Brian travelled to the USA
with his wife Marie on both our trips to the United States and many trips away including trips down the Shannon and
Ship Cruises |
 George Long was recognised in our Dublin Branch as one of the real genuine Gents and was very well liked by all who came in contact with George down the Years. George joined the Naval Service in the 50's and served for several Years. When the Naval Association was revamped in 1992 George was one of the first to join, and never missed any organised overseas trips or local functions organised ny the Naval Association. It was a sad Day on the 1st of August 2018 when we learned of Georgie's Death and it was fitting that the Naval Association provided a 30 man Guard of Honour at his Funeral In the attached link to our website you will see at the beginning Georgie with his usual smiling face as he enters the grounds of the Thiepval War Memorial on one of our trips abroad. |
 Lt.Cdr.Jimmy Fardey passed away on the 30th June 2017. Jim was an Officer in the Irish Naval Reserve attaining the rank of Lt. Commander and officer commanding the Waterford Branch of the Naval Service Reserve. When Jimmy retired on age grounds from the Naval Reserve Jim joined the Waterford Branch of the Irish Naval Association and was very active up to his untimely Death See:- Jimmy Fardey |
 Lt.Cdr.Jim Corrigan passed away on the 2nd November 2017. Jim was an Officer in the Irish Naval Reserve attaining the rank of Lt. Cdr and officer commanding the Limerick Branch of the Naval Service Reserve. When Jim retired from Irish Shipping as an Engineering Officer and retired on age grounds from the Naval Reserve Jim joined the Limerick Branch of the Irish Naval Association and was very active up to his untimely Death |
 Terry McGowan passed away on the 19th September 2016. In his earlier Years Terry was an Irish Army Officer and for some time attached to the Naval Base in Haulbowline, After Terry retired from the Army he worked for an American Airline Company and joined the Limerick Branch of the Irish Naval Association, and was also the General Treasurer of the Irish Naval Association. |
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O/C Limerick An Slua Muiri Following a very short illness Robert passed away on Christmas Eve 2016 See:- Funeral of Lt.Cdr.Mulrooney
Lt.Cdr Mulrooney Years in the Naval Reserve
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 | Pierce was a Petty Officer attached to the Cadre Staff until reaching the age of retiring at 60 years of age, following 42 years in the Naval Service. Pierce has been a member of the Naval Association for many years. Pierce passed away suddenly at home in August 2016 His colleagues in the Dublin Branch of the Naval Association were Pall Bearers at the Funeral celebrated by Fr.Des Campion the Naval Chaplain and assisted by former NSR Lt.Jimmy Fennell now an ordained Deacon of the Catholic Church. |
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Paddy Watts joined the Naval Service in the 1950's and was called "The Crow" by his Navy Colleagues because of his big head of Black Hair. |
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Frank joined No2 Company An Slua Muiri in 1960 and went on to achieve the Rank of Petty Officer. Frank had not been well and died in Hospital in 2015 |
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Joined An Slua in 1954 and served for many years. Herbert joined the Naval Association in 1998 and had never missed any trips until his sickness which eventually was his sad ending. He will be missed by all his colleagues |
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Joined An Slua in 1960 and served for many years. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1975 and served until reaching retirement age. On retirement John joined the Naval Association. It was unfortunate that ill health set in and he struggled on for a few years before passing away in October 2014. |
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Passed away on Saturday 25th January 2014. Lt.Cdr. DeRenzy Former Officer Commanding No 2 Coy. An Slua Muiri (Naval Service Reserve) until his retirement in 1986. A life long member of the Irish Naval Association he will be sadly missed by all his former colleagues in the Navy and the Naval Association. Gerry was also a very successful business man running his own business for many years. A keen Golfer and a member of the Bohemians musical society and guest performer regularly singing with his fine Baritone Voice The Naval Association rendered Naval Honours at the Church and Cemetery. Deepest sympathy was extended to his wife Carmel son Liam and twin daughters, Eileen and Eithne.
See ..... photo of Gerry's stand down Parade Listen on Youtube Gerry Sings |
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Joined the Naval Service in the 50's and served for many years. Jack joined the Naval Association in 1994 and has travelled on many trips at home and abroad Jack was a great singer and always gave a song when asked. It was while he was with us in Coventry in June 2014 at the Royal Naval Conference that he collapsed and died of a heart attack. |
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Paddy was a member of the Naval Service for many years in the 50's 60's and joined the Naval Association in 1992 and was an active member participating in nearly all trips abroad and all functions at home until his death in February 2013 |
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Tom joined the Marine Service in 1943 subsequently renamed the Naval Service in 1946. Tom joined the Naval Association in 1992 and was a very active participant in all its functions and trips abroad. Tom was ill on and off for several months and despite great Hospital care Tom passed away on September 7th 2012 and was rendered Naval Association Honours by all his colleagues in the Naval Association. Tom's wife Breda continued to be an active Associate member of the Naval Association in Dublin and continued as a member of the social committee until Breda's death in January 2018. |
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Sean spent a few years as a member of No 2 Coy An Slua Muiri in the 70's and 80's. Sean joined the Naval Association in 1997 and participated in all function and trips abroad. In 2008 Sean underwent treatment and surgery for Cancer which prevented him from participating in our first Cruise abroad, however, although he was still recovering from further treatment in 2009 he went came on our Mediterranean Cruise out of Venice. Although Sean seemed to be recovering from his Cancer it unfortunately came back and Sean passed away peacefully on the 6th April 2010. Sean is buried in Esker Cemetery Lucan close to our colleagues Tom Dooley and Piaras O'Connor |
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Senior Chief Petty Officer, Peter King (Irish Naval Service Reserve) was tragically killed in a
car crash while travelling through Liverpool on Wednesday 8th October 2003. His wife was Dymphna was also killed in this tragic accident
See details and Peter and Dymphn's Funeral with full Naval Honours |
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Dick joined the Maritime Inscription in 1943 which subsequently was renamed An Slua Muiri in 1947 and rose through the ranks to Senior Chief Petty Officer and retired on reaching the retirement age for his rank in 1986. Dick as he was known to his friends will always be remembered for his catch phrase "Hello There". Dick was to travel to Boston in 1996 with the Naval Association to participate in the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Naval Service in 1946 (formerly The Marine Service). However Dick got sick some weeks before we were to travel and passed away on Wednesday 13th March 1996 two days short of his 70th Birthday. many will remember the Mass celebrated by the US Military Chaplain at Fort Deven's on Friday 15th (the Day Dick was buried)at the close of his sermon the Chaplain referring to Dick said I some how believe at this momemnt Dick is arriving in heaven and saying to God "Hello There" Hear Dick singing ..I know a millionaire".. (scroll to 3.40 or half way) |
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Former Lt. No 2 Coy An Slua Muiri joined the Naval Association in 1992. Travelled overseas to participate in the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1996 and again to San Diego in 1998. Excellent on the Guitar and many will remember Audie singing "Jessie James" and "Maggie May" Audie died around 2007/2008 |
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Christy King joined An Slua Muiri in March 1958 and left in the mid seventies. Christy joined the Naval Association in 1992 and was one of the Banner bearers heading our group of 185 in the Boston St.Patrick's Day Parade. While working as Foreman in Dakota Printing works in September 1998 Christy collapsed and died of a heart attack. Christy is buried first turn left inside the gates of Mount Jerome Cemetery, Christy's grave is about 10 graves down on the left. |
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Joined An Slua Muiri in 1955
and served 43 years before retiring on age grounds in November 1998. Shay was an excellent Mechanic and anyone who skippered
the sail training vessel STY Creidne would be very happy to have Shay as their ERA on the many trips coastal and overseas.
Many a night in bad weather with a problem engine Shay would be down in the smelly bilge fixing the engine when both engine and sail was needed. Sadly Shay's son Seamus Jnr. Passed away from a Brain Tumor at a relatively young age. See Also Shays sings his party piece |
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Naval Asssociation (President 1994-1998) Joined the Marine Service in 1940 where he became an Engine Room Artificer, he served on the Mine Planting Vessel, Shark. Piaras was both boxing and physical training instructor in the service. He served until 1948. A brother of Piaras's was one of the officers who took over Beggar's Bush Barracks in 1922 and later was C. O. of Cathal Brugha Barracks, Colonel Padraig O'Connor's name is listed on the board in the Officers Mess. Piaras at 84 years made a decision that he would undergo a necessary life saving heart operation and following a triple byepass enjoyed 2 more years of good health. Unfortunately Piaras had a slight stroke and developed other health problems and subsequently died on St Patricks day 2004. Piaras was 86 and was rendered full Naval Honours at Esker Cemetery. Piaras's son has put a wonderful tribute (Video) on Youtube to his Father and to his Mother Rose
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Naval Association President 1992-1994 Joined the Maritime Inscription in 1943, and was posted to Dublin Port Control.The name changed to An Slua Muiri in 1946, and Frank was commissioned to officer rank in 1955. Frank was a great rifleman and won the overall best individual shot on many an occasion. He took command of No. 2 Coy, An Slua Muiri in 1969 where he achieved the highest rank which can be attained in An Slua Muiri, Lt. Cdr., he stood down in 1983 with 40 years voluntary service. Outside of An Slua Muiri, Frank was a keen soccer player and referee. He probably gave as many years to football as he did to An Slua Muiri (now renamed Naval Service Reserve). Frank fell ill and died in 2005. Frank was rendered full Naval Honours by the Naval Association See also Frank takes the salute at Roynal Naval Association memorial service |
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Naval Association President 1998-2000 Joined the Marine service in 1941 and served on the Motor Torpedo Boats as anEngine Room Artificer until 1945. Ray was a great swimmer as a young man and won many trophies while in the service. Ray spent most of his civilian life with Aer Lingus and did a lot of overseas contract work. Ray and his wife Monica are great singers and are pillars of the R. & R Musical Society. Ray passed away suddenly on Tuesday 26th November 2001 in the manner in which he lived, peacefully and gently. May he Rest in Peace. At his Cremation he was rendered full honours. It was the families wish that Ray's ashes would be scattered off Roche's Point in Cork Harbour. 88 members of the Naval Association travelled to Cork to participate in this moving ceremony. Our Chaplain Fr.Des campion assisted at the ceremony. See Ray's Ashes .. scattered in Cork Harbour.. |
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Naval Association President 2001-2002 Joined the Marine Service 1946, which became the Naval Service later that year.Michael served on the Motor Torpedo Boats, and the Corvettes, and was for many years a physical instructor in the service, he left the service in 1952 with the rank of Leading Seaman. After his period in the service, Michael went into commercial banking where he remained until his retirement. In July 2002 while driving on a remote country road in his native county of Westport in the west of Ireland, Michael suffered a heart attack and his car left the road and overturned into a ditch. Unfortunately Michael was dead before anyone had an opportunity to render any assistance. Michael was rendered full Naval Honours in Dublin before his cremation in Dublin. As was his wish his ashes were scattered into the sea off Westport See Micks profile |
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Peter joined An Slua Muiri in 1950 and rose through the Ranks to Lieutenant and retird on age grounds in 1989. Peter joined the Naval Association in 1995 and participated in several of our trip abroad.While we did attend peter's Funeral we are not sure of the year peter died. We will correct this in due course. |
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Tom like many of his colleagues in the Naval Association, joined the Marine Service in 1943 and continued in the Naval service for many years.Tom and his wife suffered the tragic double death of their daughter and grandaughter and it had a terrible lasting effect on their lives. Tom passed away in 2009 |
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Paddy was a former member of the Naval Service. He joined the Naval Association in 1998 and remained a member until his death in March 2009 |
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Michael served in the communications branch of the Naval Service in the 60' 70's. Michael joined the Naval Association when the Association was revamped in 1992 and served as Treasurer. Michael was very active and participated in many trips abroad including the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade and trips to the WW1 battle sites. |
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Jimmy served in the Naval Service in 50's. Jimmy joined the Naval Association in 1992 and travelled to the USA on both our trips to the States |
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Peadar served in the Marine Service and the Naval Service in 40's and 50's. Peadar joined the Naval Association in 1992, and participated in all our trips up to his last trip in March 1998 when he and wife Angela travelled with us to San Diego. However, Peadar was not well in San Diego and spent most of the week in bed in the Hotel. Peadar was ill for the next few months and passed away in August 1998 Peadar always had a love for the Sea and after his service in the Naval Service joined Irish Shipping. It was his wish that his ashes be scattered at Sea... |
 | Joined An Slua Muiri (Naval Reserve) in 1954 rising through the ranks to Petty Officer. Frank joined the Naval Association in 1992 and although not certain of actaul date he passed away we believe it was 2009 |
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Joined the Naval Service in 1962 and for a number of years was on the Cadre Staff attached to Cathal Brugha Barracks Dublin until his death while still in service on the 29th November 2000. Liam was a member of the Naval Association and one high light of his membership was his first sking trip with the Naval Association in 1999 He is sadly missed by all his colleagues in the Naval Service and the Naval Association. |
 CPO Ollie Gowran. Ollie Gowran served for some years in the Naval Service after which he joined the Naval Reserve (An Slua Muiri) until Ollie had to retire on reaching the retirement age for a Chief Petty Officer 60 Years. When the Irish Naval Association was revamped in 1992 Ollie was one of the first to join. |
Seamus was a member of No 3 Company An Slua Muiri in Waterford and was Senior Chief Petty Officer. Seamus joined the Irish Naval Association but took ill and passed away in his first year in the INA. |
Paddy served as a Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve No 3 Company waterford An Slua Muiri. When the Irish Naval Association was established in 1994 Paddy was one of the first to join. |
 Fred was a member of the Waterford Branch of An Slua Muiri. Fred was an excellent shot and a member of the winning team during the Annual Shoot in Clonmel. Due to work committments Fred left An Slua Muiri after a period of service.
When the Irish Naval Association was established in Waterford in 1994 Fred was one of the first to join and was the Branch's first secretary. After about two years while working late in his job Fred suffered a massive Heart Attack and did not recover. |
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Michael joined No 3 Coy An Slua Muiri (Naval Reserve) and attained the rank of Petty Officer. Michael joined the Waterford Branch of the Irish Naval Association on its formation and was the Branch Treasurer. Michael passed away at a relative young age and a short illness |
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Patrick served in the Naval Service in 50's. Patrick joined the Naval Association when the Association was revamped in 1992 and participated in many trips abroad including the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade and trips to the WW1 Battle sites. |
Peter served in the Marine Service 1943 to 1946 and then the Naval Service Naval Service in 50's. Peter joined the Naval Association in 1992 |
Our General Secretary 1992 to 1994 |
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