Evacuation of civilians from the Channel Islands in 1940 one suitcase. The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey and Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey left their islands on board ships on 21 June 1940, the day France surrendered. Ships urgently needed to evacuate soldiers from France in Operation Ariel, were diverted to help civilians in the Channel Islands. Marshal Philippe Pétain requested an armistice on 17 June and on 19 June nearby Cherbourg was captured by German forces. 25 ships took people from Guernsey on 21 June alone, ships like the SS "Viking", built 1905, served as HMS "Vindex" until 1918. Requisitioned in 1939 as a troopship, she transported 1,800 schoolchildren from
2017 League of Ireland First Division the end of the 2017 season of 3 teams from the Premier Division, with only the champions of the First Division promoted in return. Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). The PFAI First Division player of the year nominees were Waterford striker David McDaid, Cabinteely midfielder Kieran Marty Waters and UCD striker George Kelly. The PFAI First Division Team of the Year was: 2017 League of Ireland First Division The 2017 League of Ireland First Division season is the 33rd season of the League of Ireland