Kildare man appointed Deputy CEO of Irish Defence Forces charity

By Ken Phelan / Liffey Champion A Kildare man has recently been appointed as the first Deputy CEO with Irish Defence Forces veterans’ charity, ONE. Born and raised in the Curragh, Michael Smyth served for 34 years with the Irish Defence Forces, during which time he undertook three peacekeeping tours in Lebanon, as well as […]

Curragh army man becomes second in command of ONE

“My association with Kildare and the Curragh started with my grandfather who served in the Curragh Camp and raised his family in married quarters like so many families of that generation,” said Michael Smyth, Deputy CEO of ONE By Finian Coghlan / Kildare Nationalist  Kildare’s rich military tradition continues into retirement with the news that […]