Trooper Patrick Mullins Memorial

Plaque to Patrick Mullins

The Plaque hung in a place of honour in the Military Church Fermoy up to 1998, when Fitzgerald Camp was permanently closed. At the time (1998) the Military Church was given to the parish as a goodwill gesture by the Military Authorities. However, they did not foresee that the Plaque and all military memorabilia would not be valued and it was removed by the Parish Adm. Fr.Tony O'Brien during renovations. In March 2003 the re-dedication and transfer of the plaque to St.Joseph's Church Kilbehenny took place, with the church packed to capacity, and the former comrades of Pat's taking a place of honour, as indeed they will in the years to come. The Plaque was designed and machined by Sgt. Tim Carey. Tim was a crew member of the armoured car in which Pat Mullins was killed. His intention was to install it in St.Joseph's Church, Kilbehenny, but the PP of Kilbehenny at the time would not allow it. Instead it was installed in the Military Church, Fitzgerald Camp, Fermoy. Now history has come the full circle and the plaque has returned to St.Joseph's Church, Kilbehenny as originally planned.

Sgt. Tim Carey

Armoured Car in which Trooper Mullins was a crew member. Sqn Sgt Dan Carroll, who was awarded a DSM during that period of action, and Sgt Dan Morris standing beside the Armoured Car prior to it being recovered. It was put back into service following a re-commisioning service presided over by the OC UN Elizabethville Forces. The day was very emotive but symbolised the spirit of Armed Car Group, 35th Bn. The car was used again in action during the strife which resumed in December 1961.

Former Armoured Car Group 35th Infantry Battalion. L/R Dan McManus, John O'Mahony, Art Magennis, Tim Carey, Fred Sheedy, Dan Clancy, Jim Carey, Panda Quinn, Sean Hennessy, Des Keegan, and Mick Boyce