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These 2 events coming up in Dublin in June are not strictly militaria related but may be relevant to some people here who have an interest in European Military history.

http://www.ambafrance.ie/Newsletter/Newsletter_June2009.htm

Exhibition
Napoleon Emperor of the French

Even today Napoleon casts a long shadow in Europe. His law reforms and political ideals remain important influences on the shape of the continent and its sense of identity.

The exhibition uses contemporary prints and books from the library’s rich collections to illustrate the career, influence and memory of the Emperor, a formative figure in modern European history.


Sponsors: The Embassy of France and Veolia Transport Services.


18 June – 1 November

Trinity College Library, The Long Room

Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9.30 am – 5 pm; Sun 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Admission 9€ (includes admission to the Book of Kells)
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Conference

Napoleon, Empire and Europe

Lewis Glucksman Memorial Symposium
Speakers will include:

Dr. Sudhir Hazareesingh (University of Oxford), author of The legend of Napoleon (London, 2004);

Professor Tom Bartlett (University of Aberdeen), co-editor of 1798: a bicentenary perspective (Dublin, 2003).


Thursday 18 June - 3pm

Synge Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Library, College Street, Dublin 2
Tel (01) 896 1661
jmcellig@tcd.ie

Admission Free

enfield wrote: »

The militaria fair in Gorey will take place at Christ Church Old School on Saturday June 27th from 10am-3pm. I cannot make it as it clashes with a show in Charleville on the same weekend. If anyone attends please let us know how it goes.
Regards.
Tom.

Can't believe it's been a year since the last one ! I will more than likely head down but probably wont spend much due to the timing. Does anyone know if the North Star or Teachers' one is on this weekend ?

enfield wrote: »

Does anyone read this stuff? Hardly anyone replies or posts now. Its like I am posting into a secret blog and no-one reads it. Come on guys lets keep this topic open with comments and reviews of events otherwise interest will wane on both sides.
Tom.

I do read them !

I was ill all last weekend (weekend before last that is) and couldn't leave the house.

As a result this weekend just gone I had too much catching up to do. Have also made some big purchases recently and am financially recovering

I know what you mean about posting in this thread, I have also posted questions on here which have gone un-answered.

Normally I would take the time to review the event if I attend, also have tried to arrange a militaria forum social event which was spectacularly un-successful in terms of people bothering to respond.

In fairness I think people do read them whether they respond or not.

I know people who post here & who (like myself) make plans based on what information is confirmed in here. General attendance of militaria fairs of posters on here is poor. Myself, Paddywhack would be the regulars who attend events in my view. I don't know why most others don't, maybe its that they are usually dublin-centric, or maybe its the prices in comparison to internet prices ??

The only thing I would say is that all posts in this thread mentioning events should contain dates, and not just 'on saturday' as that gets confusing.

Also wherever events have their dates moved the post should be updated to reflect this rather than adding an additional post. I have actually turned up (with people I dragged along) to attend events which were cancelled and so I think it is always important to keep all information clear and concise and updated wherever appropriate. By all means keep them coming, I am raging to have missed Gorey as I got some fantastic bargains there last year.

I think even though the internet prices can be cheaper it is always better to attend militaria fairs.

Where else do you get the chance to haggle, check out items in your own hands and see a range of whats on offer from different periods.

It can be a real learning experience and also there is an element of camaraderie among collectors. Sharing gossip, hints & tips on who to buy from who not to buy from, where is the best place for certain specialty items, how to handle shipping all sorts of stuff that you dont necessarily get off the internet. Fairs are more local and relevant to Irish collectors in my opinion. Also you are meeting real life people who have more experience and can help you with your own collections, give valuations, opinions on items and so on.

There are some real finds to be had there & every now and then a real bargain pops up if you get there early enough. Not all sellers necessarily know what the item is if it is from outside their specific area. Of course the majority will try to charge higher but even so they are well worth attending. One major problem is publicising the events and this thread is one of the few in Ireland (that I am aware of) where all the information is more or less easily available.

Cool pictures - I didn't realise there were so many re-enactors at that. Raging I missed this now !

I am heading off to Beltring tommorrow, The War and Peace Show in Hop Farm, Kent. I will take the usual pics and let you know how it went.
Regards.
Tom.

Well spotted...sherlock!!
I messed up my password so had to re register. When you are this ould people make allowances for doddery codgers like me.
Flying out in the morning, staying with a guy who has a stall and have two days rummaging through all the other stalls before the public (and the guys ye buy off at fairs) arrive. The best stuff usually goes before the public are allowed in on Wednesday at 10am. I will be looking mainly for ww1 stuff and items that are unknown to sellers outside Ireland, i.e. Irish Armys stuff. I remember seeing boxes of Irish Army No 9 bayonets for the No 4 rifles (Lee Enfield, 303) for sale last year. Properly marked P.F. and selling for something like £9 each. I had to check the marking when I got home and it was bang on. Pity I did not buy a single one. Expect the 'finds' at Beltring to turn up for sale at the next few fairs. I noticed at the Gorey fair that prices have come down which is a good thing. A 1916 medal was for sale at 2 grand which is a lot less than they were making last year. The flight to London is 55 euro return and the Joe Maxi from the Airport to Beltring about a fiver each. Its a cheap holiday and the best you will ever have if you are in to this type of thing.
The best stuff I find I get from the Belgians and the Germans. They are straight to deal with but hate to give a discount. The English are all very friendly and there is never any trouble, except I usually fry in the sun. The weather is supposed to be rainy for next week, but who cares I can do my stuff in the rain. Last year I drove my DAF YA 126 to Beltring but would never do it again. The drive was horrendous, 380 miles in a truck that does 45-50 miles an hour and truck stops every 90 miles.
Roll on Tommorow and I get out of this country for some rain rain rain. I know when its summer in Ireland........................the rain gets warmer.
Have a good one.
Regards.
Tom.

Hello Preusse.
Waaaaaaaaaay to much bother to go through at this hour in the morning. I will see if I can sort it out when I come back.
Many thanks for the offer though.
Kind regards.
Tom.