Aghada’s, "Remembering the Fallen" 1914 – 1918 #Mercantile Marine

The Irish Peace Tower(image to the left ), also called the Island of Ireland Peace Park.The memorial site is dedicated to the soldiers of Ireland, of all political and religious beliefs, who died, were wounded or missing in the Great War of 1914-1918. Irish men and women served with the Armies of Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.(historyhit.com)

A hauntingly beautiful loneliness. An artist’s impression of the Jutland Memorial Park (jutland1916.com). Over one hundred men from Aghada fought in this battle but sadly fourteen men lost their lives.