Sliabh na mBan is officially 100 years old today!! Massive thank you to Mr John O’Connor foreman DF Vehicle Workshops (left) and Sgt Mick Bookle Fitter Sgt Defence Forces Vehicle Workshops (right) for bringing a birthday cake to celebrate today! pic.twitter.com/VO6arFMC6q
— Curragh Military Museum (@CurraghMuseum) November 3, 2020
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Tribute To The Defence Forces 1980
"For a Late Late Show dedicated to the Defence Forces Gay Byrne arrives in an armoured car used by Michael Collins.
Sliabh na mBan has a special place in Irish history as it was this car that formed part of the convoy lead by Michael Collins which was ambushed on 22 August 1922. The ambush resulted in the death of Michael Collins.
Sliabh na mBan has been restored and cared for at the Curragh in County Kildare.
This episode of The Late Late Show is dedicated to the armed services, army, navy and air force. The show, opens with music from the Number 1 Army Band.
This episode of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 8 November 1980. The presenter is Gay Byrne."
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