MILITARY HISTORY SOCIETY OF IRELAND WEEK-END OUTING 2019 Cromwell’s Campaign in the South-East 1649
GENERAL INFORMATION 1. On Sunday 15th and Monday 16th September 2019, the Society will follow Cromwell’s campaign in the South East. We will visit locations in Wexford, Duncannon, New Ross, Waterford and Carrick-on-Suir.
2. Programme: (timings based on coach movements)
Sunday 15 September2019 09.00 hrs Depart Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin by coach. 11.00 hrs Arrive Military Barracks Wexford. Talk and walk on the siege of Wexford (1649). 13.00 hrs Lunch, White’s Hotel. 14.00 hrs Travel to Duncannon. 14.50 hrs Talk on Col Michael Jones’ attack on Duncannon (Nov 1649). 15.45 hrs Group splits for visit to Duncannon Fort. 16.00 hrs Travel to New Ross. 16.30 hrs Talk on Cromwell’s siege of New Ross (17-19 Oct 1649). 17.45 hrs Check in at Brandon House Hotel, New Ross. 19.00 hrs Communal Dinner in hotel.
Monday 16 September2019 09.45 hrs Check out of hotel. 10.00 hrs Depart for Carrick-on-Suir. 10.45 hrs Talk on Cromwell’s siege of Carrick-on-Suir. Visit Ormonde House. 12.00 hrs Depart for Waterford. 13.00 hrs Lunch at Tower Hotel. 14.00 hrs Visit Waterford Medieval Museum. Talk on Cromwell’s siege of Waterford 24 Nov – 2 Dec). 16.00 hrs Walking tour of medieval walls of Waterford. 17.00 hrs Depart for Dublin. 19.00 hrs Arrive Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin.
ADMINISTRATION 3. Coach: The engaging of a coach will depend on there being sufficient demand. The cost per person is €40. Those travelling by coach may park their cars in Cathal Brugha Barracks provided that car registration numbers are included on the application form.
4. Private cars: For those travelling in private cars, the rendezvous will be: Military Barracks, Wexford Town, on Sunday at 10.45hrs; and at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross on Monday at 09.45hrs.
5. Accommodation: The Society has booked a limited number of rooms at The Brandon House Hotel, New Ross at a discounted price. The cost is €65 per person sharing in double room for one night bed and breakfast and a communal dinner. There is a single room supplement of €25. Single rooms are limited.
Early booking (you to hotel) is advised. Telephone (051) 421 703, and quote 'Military History Society of Ireland’ when booking.
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6. Meals: Lunch Sunday: Whites Hotel, Wexford. Monday: Tower Hotel, Waterford.
Dinner Sunday: Communal Dinner in The Brandon House Hotel. In accordance with custom, Sunday evening dinner will be communal. Cost is included in the hotel package price. For those not staying at the hotel, the cost of dinner in the hotel for this occasion is €31 payable to the Society with the application attached. Dress Jacket and tie for communal dinner.
7. Registration: Week-end: €50. Students under 21/children: €25. Registration for part of the weekend tour is €25; students/children €12. Registration includes entry fees to Duncannon Fort, Ormonde House, and Waterford Medieval Museum, in addition to the usual overhead and administrative costs.
8. Dress: Moderate walking. Rainwear and comfortable shoes advised.
9. Badges/Car stickers: Badges will be issued to all who register. Car stickers will be issued for those who require entry to Cathal Brugha Barracks by car.
11. Non-members: Are welcome and may apply in the usual way.
12. Cancellations: Refunds for cancellations will not be considered, save in exceptional circumstances, after Thursday 29th August.
13. Application form: An application form is enclosed. Cheques/POs should be made payable to: MHSI. Applications should be with the organiser by the date specified below.
14. Annual subscription: If unpaid, your annual subscription to the society may be included with your remittance.
15. Application to be returned to: Comdt Paul Mullally 11 Ashton Grove Knocklyon Dublin D16 KT10 to reach him NOT later than Friday 23rd August.
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MILITARY HISTORY SOCIETY OF IRELAND WEEK-END OUTING – CROMWELL IN THE SOUTH-EAST– 15th & 16th September2019.
1. I require:
Registration1 for_____ adult(s) @ €50 for week-end (€25 for part of weekend2) € ______
Registration for_____ student(s) under 21 /children @ €25 p.p. (€12 for part w/e) € ______
Lunch for______person(s), Sunday @ €11.00 p.p. € ______
Lunch for ______person(s), Monday @ €11.00 p.p. € ______
Coach for______person(s) @ €40 p.p. for full tour € ______
Coach for ______persons @ €20 p.p. for part of the tour € ______
Communal dinner for ______person(s) @ €31.00 p.p. € ______(do NOT include this if you booked the package in The Brandon House Hotel).
I wish to purchase a Military History tie ______@ €12 each € ______
2. I enclose annual subscription, €32.00 (Tick if already paid) € ______
3. I enclose cheque/postal order (payable to MHSI) for €
4. To assist the organiser, please state the accommodation arrangements you have made:-
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Name: (Block capitals)______Rank/Title ______
Address: ______
Phone ______
Car registration ______Make/Model/Colour ______
If you have changed your email recently or otherwise do not receive emails from the MHSI from time to time, please state your email address. Otherwise leave blank.
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Please complete and return to Comdt Mullally so as to reach him NOT later than Friday 23rd August.
1 Includes entrance fees of €14 to three attractions. 2 The reduced registration fee of €20 applies if you attend on one day only. Page 3 of 3