Peter Dunne, Age 75, Marian Crescent, Dublin
Peter Dunne, Age 75, Marian Crescent, Dublin
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Peter Dunne, Age 75, Marian Crescent, Dublin

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This is a fascinating account of the life of a seafaring man who joined the Irish navy at Haulbowline in Cork in 1950. Peter Dunne recalls many daring events including intercepting gun-runners during the Northern Irish Troubles. He discusses his time spent in the Ordnance Survey Office in Phoenix Park and his pride at being pall-bearer for the state funerals of Irish dignitaries.

Additional information

Type:

MP3

Audio series:

Offaly county, fourth series

Bitrate:

128 kbps

Download time limit:

48 hours

File size(s):

56.94 MB

Number of files:

1

Product ID:

CDOF04-19

Subject:

Reminiscences of an Irish naval officer

Recorded by:

Maurice O’Keeffe