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Boer War training in Ireland

Corsendonk · 2010-08-12 12:53:38

Does anyone know anything about training of soldiers in Ireland for the Boer War? I noticed the National Library of Ireland photo database has a couple of military images of a military camp in Rush Co.Dublin and horse soldiers fjording Rogerstown estuary. I understand this was in preparation for crossing rivers in South…

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Does anyone know anything about training of soldiers in Ireland for the Boer War? I noticed the National Library of Ireland photo database has a couple of military images of a military camp in Rush Co.Dublin and horse soldiers fjording Rogerstown estuary. I understand this was in preparation for crossing rivers in South Africa. Can anyone tell me anything more?

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Ahh think I have my answer, remount depot next to it in Lusk.

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I remember seeing photos of soldiers in training for the Boer War at Finner Camp (may have had a different name back then) outside Bundoran in Donegal. Wish I had more info but hope it helps.

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