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Wikipedia offers the charming information that the Bremen landed on Greenly Island on April 13, 1928 after the first successful east - west crossing of the Atlantic by an aircraft. The first person to see the plane was Antoine Letemplier, when first sighted, he ran to his parents and shouted "Flying fish! Flying fish!"

You can visit the Bremen in Bremen Hall at Bremen Airport.

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The “Major” as he was known in later Irish Press days.
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There are several Georgian doorways like that on Upper Merrion St near Government buildings...

About 30-years old in this photo
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1932 – 1982: Served as a continuous member of the board of directors for The Irish Press.1951 – 1982: Held the powerful executive position of managing director, controlling the day-to-day business operations and editorial trajectory of the group's papers.1982: Remained actively at the helm of the organization until his death from cancer in February 1982 at age 71

Vivion's death marked a turning point for the media group. Control of the company was passed down to his son, Éamon de Valera (Vivion's grandson). Following his tenure, the company suffered extreme financial stress, legal battles with minority shareholders, and shifting media landscapes, which ultimately led to the sudden, permanent shutdown of The Irish Press titles in May 1995

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The London Scottish ( a TA regiment formed in 1859 who also served in South Africa in 1900-02) first saw action in the 1914-18 war on 31st October (Halloween) 1914 at the Mill at Messines. They were the only regiment to hold the line despite heavy casualties. The Regiment commemorates this action on Halloween every year. The London Scottish now form A Company of The London Regiment who have provided over 400 TA soldiers for active service along side the regular army in recent years.