Perth Digger Posted 14 August , 2019 Share Posted 14 August , 2019 I've looked at the Google map and it looks to me as if Le Pilly, where 2nd The Royal Irish Regiment was destroyed on 20 October 1914, is now just part of Herlies and is a line of some houses and a farm along Rue Le Pilly. It was, in 1914, only a hamlet with a railway station. If anyone has been there, could you give me a brief description of what it is like today? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 14 August , 2019 Admin Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Went there once on a very cold March day. Couldn't really differentiate between it and Herlies. Might be a project for us in September. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 14 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Thanks, Michelle. I believe that the farm of 1914 is still there and the station, now a private house. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteStarLine Posted 14 August , 2019 Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Hi Mike, if Le Pilly itself is as marked on a trench map at 36.T.5.b.9.1 then the square marked in red on Google is close to 'P' in Pilly on the trench map, if that makes sense. In other words, don't give up too soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 14 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Thanks. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jervis Posted 14 August , 2019 Share Posted 14 August , 2019 (edited) Hi Perth Digger I have never visited, but you may be interested in a book called “wherever the firing line extends” by Ronan McGreevy (a GWF member). In the book he devotes a chapter to the Royal Irish Regiment at Le Pilly. What is more relevant is he relates the activities of the modern day residents of Le Pilly & Herlies as the centenary approached as they re-discovered the events. He also maps some of the battlefield to present day buildings. See photo. Jervis. Edited 14 August , 2019 by Jervis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 14 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Thanks Jervis. I've bought an E-Book copy of the book. Do you know Ronan's GWF name? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 14 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Ronan uses his own name, I see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jervis Posted 14 August , 2019 Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Yes. He is also a journalist with the Irish Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 14 August , 2019 Share Posted 14 August , 2019 Here's (if it works) is an over-view of today/ 1918 map. The rail line can still be determined. Google street view shows scattered modern houses. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster1 Posted 22 October , 2019 Share Posted 22 October , 2019 The village of Le Pilly no longer exists.It is now on Rue Pilly on the outskirts of Herlies.Michael Desmond, an historian from Ballymacarbery County Waterford Ireland has researched this battle for over 20 years and was the person responsible for bringing it to the attention of the locals.They unveiled a beautiful memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment in October last year.Check this link for details of the Regimental Association and its involvement in Le Pilly. Hope this helps. https://www.facebook.com/groups/963675410382519/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 23 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 23 October , 2019 Thanks for the update. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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