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After 60 years of service the Irish Artillery retired their last 25-Pounders on July 30, 2009. The 2 videos above show the final firing of live ammunition. (The 25-Pounder portion of the 2nd video starts at the 5:00 minute mark.) Through the tireless efforts of numerous military and civilian personnel 5 - 25-Pounders were made available to Canada: Two guns were mounted as monuments to Canadian Artillerymen in Europe: Three guns were made available to the following groups:
Two articles about the retirement of the Irish 25-Pounders appeared in Irish newspapers. To read the articles, click here. Pictures of the Limber Gunners’ 25-Pounder are available, click here. |