Paddy the Pigeon

Paddy the Pigeon

animal Ireland

Paddy the Pigeon was an extraordinary bird known for his heroic role during World War II, where he became the only Irish recipient of the Dickin Medal for delivering crucial coded messages about the Allied advance after D-Day. This remarkable pigeon made a remarkable 230-mile journey from Normandy to Dorset in just under five hours, showcasing his incredible speed and reliability in times of crisis.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,857
Power
4$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,857 $5,100 4$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,857 $5,100 4$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Paddy the Pigeon is the only Irish recipient of the Dickin medal for delivering coded messages during World War II. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: For the Birds – Frank McNally on an encounter with Dublin’s Pigeon Man – The Irish Times