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Charlie Gillen is in Benvarden, north Antrim, for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Messines and the part played in it by local hero Private John Meeke.

Charlie Gillen is in Benvarden, north Antrim, where the community has gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Messines and the part played in it by local hero Private John Meeke MM. He courageously tended Major Willie Redmond and other casualties during the battle in June 1917.

There is a new drama production about this important event from World War I, and Charlie meets some of those involved with the commemoration.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Jun 2017 19:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Jun 2017 18:03
  • Wed 28 Jun 2017 19:30