Requested by The Echo/MAURICE GUBBINS : The late CQMS Anthony Connolly (RIP) was a past-pupil of North Monastery Secondary School. Anthony was decorated with a Distinguished Service Medal for service above and beyond the call of duty where he remained at his post as a radio operator at an action at Manono Republic of Congo 1960 for 24 hours.
As a past pupil of the North Monastery the Past Pupils Union have decided to erect a photograph and copy of citation awarded to Anthony at North Monastery Secondary School on Wednesday 16th Octobe 2109. The unveiling was carried out by (rear-in middle of 5)) Col. Tim Daly, Exec Officer 1st Southern Brigade, Collins Barracks Cork pictured with UN Veterans.
Pic; Larry Cummins