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
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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 |
 CPO Paul (Paud) Daly passed away on the 14th October 2020
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 Keogh |
Brian Keogh
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
Unfortunately Brian had a fall down the Stairs at Home in mid 2019
suffering a serious Head Injury and following a long stay in Hospital passed away on 31st March 2020
Brian was cremated and when time allows following the Corona Virus his ashes will be buried with his two young sons
in Cobh Cemetery |
 George Long
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.
Theipval Memorial
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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. |
 Pierce Power | Pierce Power
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. |
 Paddy Watts |
Paddy Watts 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.
Paddy joined the Naval Association in 1992 and travelled on many of our trips at home and abroad, particulary
to the USA and France.
Paddy has not been well for a long time and passed away in Hospital in February 2016 |
 Frank Cassidy |
Frank Cassidy Frank joined No2 Company An Slua Muiri in 1960 and went on to achieve the Rank of Petty Officer.
Frank was a keen Sailor and was crew member on many trips at home and Abroad particulary on many weeend trips to the Isle of Man and to Holyhead in Wales
Frank was also a great Cook and acted as our Chef on the Creidne Trips.
Frank joined the Naval Association in 1992 and travelled on many of our trips to the USA and France.
Frank had not been well and died in Hospital in 2015
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 Herbert McManus |
Herbert McManus 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 |
 John Keohane |
John Keohane 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 on 17th November 2014.
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 Tom Doherty |
Tom Doherty Joined the Irish Naval Association in 1992. Tom passed away on 25th June 2010
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 Gerry DeRenzy |
Gerry DeRenzy (Retd)
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 .....Because I love you so Machree
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 Jack English |
Jack English
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. |
 Paddy Farren |
Paddy Farren
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 |
  Tom and Breda Dooley |
Tom Dooley
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 Meleady |
Sean Meleady
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 |
 Peter King |
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
CPO Peter King
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 Dick larkin |
SCPO Dick Larkin
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) |
 Audie Devlin |
Audie Devlin
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 |
 | Lt.Cdr. Michael Burke
Lt.Cdr.Burke was a member of the Waterford Naval Service Reserve (An Slua Muiri) until retiring on age ground. Lt.Cdr Burke
then joined the Irish Naval Association and eventually became President of the Irish Naval Association.
We are not sure when Lt.Cdr Burke passed away but will correct that shortly |
 Christy King |
Christy King 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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 CPO Shay McCarthy |
Shay McCarthy
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.
Shay was
a lovely singer and many times we listened as he sang "Anna Marie".
Shay died in St. James Hospital on march 12th 2005.
Following Naval Association rendereing Naval Honours at his funeral Shay was creamated. A few days later a
Naval Reserve launch under Lt.Sean Earley NSR brought Shay's Family out off Dun Laoghaire to scatter Shay's ashes in the area Shay enjoyed many years
training and sailing as a member of An Slua Muiri. It was a sad moment as Shays two Daughters Sharon and Debbie and Son Seamus Jnr.scattered the ashes off
the Launch as P/O John O'Neill piped from the After Deck
Sadly Shay's son Seamus Jnr. Passed away from a Brain Tumor at a relatively young age.
..Shay's Funeral..
See Also Shays sings his party piece |
 Piaras O'Connor |
Piaras O'Connor
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
See Piaras's Profile
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 Frank Lynch |
Lt.Cdr.Frank Lynch
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 |
Ray Murphy |
Ray Murphy
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.. |
 Michael Philbin |
Michael Philbin
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 |
 Peter Marrey |
Peter Marrey
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 Doherty |
Tom Doherty
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 |
 Paddy Redmond |
Paddy Redmond
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 |
Michael Buckley |
Michael Buckley
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. See Michael receive the National Colours onboard
LE Eithne 1995 |
 Jimmy Lambard |
Jimmy Lamberd
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 |
Peadar Somers |
Peadar Somers
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... See Angela scatters Peadar's Ashes at Sea |
Frank Wynne | Frank Wynne
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 |
Liam Clarke |
Liam Clarke
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. |
SCPO Seamus Dalton 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 Dunphy 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.
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 Fred Penkert
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.
All Freds colleagues admit Fred was great company to be with, and is sadly missed by all his colleagues
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 Mike Daly
Mike was a member of the Limerick Branch Irish Naval Association and travelled on several of our trips abroad
particulary Parading with our Association in London to the Cenotaph with the Royal Naval Association.
Mike passed away suddenly on the 16th February 2014
Parade to Cenotaph London
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Michael Griffin 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 Butler 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 Fitzpatrick 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 |
| Jim Walsh R.I.P.
Our General Secretary 1992 to 1994 |
