He joined the Volunteers and showed considerable skills in the art of target shooting, an interest that was to remain with him throughout his life.

While joining volunteers for social service, his passion was to measure his force with that of the Police.

He intended to be a lawyer and received his right to practice in 1791, but a year later joined the 7th Volunteers as a Captain.

There they joined volunteers from other nations in what became known as the International Brigades.

He joined the Volunteers as a private when he was 19 and rose to the rank of Major.

By mid-1914, 90,000 men had joined the Volunteers.

On 25 November 1913 when he joined the Irish Volunteers.

It was inspiring to join veterans, families, students and other volunteers, to support the men and women who proudly served our nation.

Visitors who stay at the campground on the weekend can help feed the animals, joining volunteers as they give the wolves breakfast.

He returned to Ireland in 1914 and joined the Irish Volunteers.