As my wife and I boarded a train to Coventry, my mind drifted back to 1979, when I first set foot in England as a naval cadet officer at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. We took a train to Exeter and then to Dartmouth to begin our naval training. The train journey from Dublin to Galway cut through serene farmlands and quaint Irish towns. The writer in England in 1979, when he attended the Britannia Royal Naval College. Just like in 1979, the English and Irish people we met throughout our journey left a lasting impression – friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Source: The Star February 07, 2026 03:02 UTC