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RDF Arch, Dublin 7 years 6 months ago #48261

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Fusilier Arch in Dublin, a memorial to the RDF.











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RDF Arch, Dublin 7 years 6 months ago #48262

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The names of the fallen are inscribed under the central arch.




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RDF Arch, Dublin 7 years 6 months ago #48263

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Also known as "Traitors gate" :ohmy:

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The arch was damaged by bullets from the 1916 Rising.

Not sure if this is the damage or caused by something else.

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It's interesting that the dates are 1899 -1900 and not 1899 - 1902. Both battalions served until 1902 I believe.
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Bullet marks from the direction of the Hotel where the British overlooked the Green
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