Curragh Military Museum

Telling the story of Ireland's military history from the British military presence up until 1922, right up to the Irish Defence Forces in the present day

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Museum is closed today due to Storm Bram

[Celtic Football Club @CelticFC]

Tonight marks Martin O’Neill’s final match as interim manager of #CelticFC

Our thanks and best wishes go to Martin and his backroom staff for all their efforts 💚

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Here are some pics of our display at last nights gala concert . It was a great night as always. We are back open tomorrow 10:00- 15:00

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Unfortunately the museum is closed this coming Sunday and Monday.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

The Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) is proud to announce a Gala Evening taking place on Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 7.30pm in St Brigid’s Garrison Church, Curragh Camp.

This special event will feature performances by the Combined Defence Forces Band under the direction of Captain William Chester, the Pipes of the Defence Forces, and The Baldonnel Singers conducted by Mr. David Lanigan. The evening will also include a guest performance by tenor Paul Linehan.

All proceeds from the concert will support local charitable organisations, including the Curragh Lourdes Fund, Curragh Military Museum, Curragh Family Resource Centre, ONE, and IUNVA.

Tickets are priced at €20 and are available on the door or in advance from local outlets listed on the event poster.

This Gala Evening promises to be a memorable night of music, community, and support for local causes.

#ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState #IrishDefenceForces

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We are currently experiencing problems with our phone . If you have any queries, feel free to message the page. Sorry for any inconvenience .

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As we're are getting some renovation works done . The Sliabh na mBan and gun room are closed for the coming days .

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We are closed for maintenance from 22/9/25 to 26/9/25 sorry for any inconvenience.

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The Museum will be closed for maintenance on the Monday the 1st and Tuesday 2nd of Sept. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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Unfortunately the Sliabh na mBan is not on site from today 14/8/25 to Monday 18/8/25.

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Our opening times for the upcoming heritage week . We looking forward to seeing everyone. #kildare #heritage

[The Irish at War @irelandbattles]

#OnThisDay 1916 Roger Casement was hanged for High Treason in Pentonville Prison, London. Casement was arrested for gun smuggling for the rebels for the Easter Rising. He was the last of the Rising leaders to be executed. His remains were repatriated in 1965. #Ireland #History

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Sliabh na mBan at Tankfest 2025. 24,000 visitors viewed the car over the three days. The car was on view along with Bovington Tank Museum’s Rolls Royce armoured car, both of which were deployed to Ireland during the War of Independence .
It proved a great attraction

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Great day today at the DFTC Family open day , we were delighted to see so many people, both young and old . We are open again sunday 27/07/2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 hrs .

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DFTC FAMILY OPEN DAY we are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. We are open from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs .

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We recently provided these displays to the @jccballina for the salmon festival. As always it's our pleasure to recieve this invitation. We are looking forward to next year already. #eammonceannt #internment #denisbarry

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12 Pounder Coastal Gun given on loan from the Curragh Military Museum to Camden Fort Meagher in Cork

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The museum is closed tomorrow the 15th of july due to unforeseen circumstances.