The men behind The Rockhill Collection now showing at Fort Dunree. Jim Gallagher, left, and Jackie Keenan. From left, military memorabilia collectors Jackie Keenan, Jim Gallagher, Fort Dunree director, Cllr. Dermot McLaughlin, Brigadier General Padraic O'Callaghan, Colonel Declan O'Carroll, Fort Dunree chairman, John McCarter and Fort Dunree manager David Magee. Irish Defence Forces Brigadier General Padraic O'Callaghan cuts the ribbon on The Rockhill Collection, put together over many years by retired Sgt. Jackie Keenan and Private Jim Gallagher. Also pictured is Fort Dunree chairman, John McCarter. Pictured at the launch of The Rockhill Collection at Fort Dunree are from left Quarter Master Benny Barber, and Mary and Dessie McCallion. Fearghal O'Boyle of the Inishowen Friends of Messine. Pictured from left at the recent launch at Fort Dunree are Joe Gatins of the National Parks and Wildlife service and former FCA member; Donegal Historical Society president, Ellen Meehan, Fort Dunree director, Cllr. Dermot McLaughlin and Donegal Historical Society secretary, Una McGarrigle. Inishowen Tourism development manager, Tony McLaughlin chats with Fort Dunree staff member Fergal Barber at the official launch of The Rockhill Collection. Fort Dunree staff members Bernie Long, on left, and Bridget Gorry, help with the refreshments. Former Irish Army tailor, Denis Horgan (88) from Buncrana with a hat he made - now part of The Rockhill Collection - with retired Private Jim Gallagher and on right, Jimmy O'Brien (88) from Binion, Clonmany. Messrs. Horgan and O'Brien were among the first soldiers to take over Leenan Fort from the British. Fort Dunree manager David Magee chats with retired soldier and Army tailor, Denis Horgan (88) from Buncrana.
The men behind The Rockhill Collection now showing at Fort Dunree. Jim Gallagher, left, and Jackie Keenan.
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