The Irish Military Heritage Foundation

Fosters Ireland's military heritage and traditions through programmes @IRMilitaryStory , #IrelandsGreatWar, #MartelloTrails, #SpeakerConolly. Charity: 20203159

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Great to visit Carlow Military Museum on Sunday for their ooen day. A rich history spanning centuries. An amazing museum and collection ran by a fantastic team.

We will be recording their story for @IRMilitaryStory later this summer.
Images by Anna Fitzgerald.

#irishhistory

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Great to visit Carlow Military Museum on Sunday for their ooen day. A rich history spanning centuries. An amazing museum and collection ran by a fantastic team.

We will be recording their story for @IRMilitaryStory later this summer.
Images by Anna Fitzgerald.

#irishhistory

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Happy New Year!
Malahide Castle awash in a light show for Wonderlights 2025. An amazing festive display.
The 12th century castle was home to the Talbot family. Steeped in history it even served as a Royal Flying Corps Airbase for airships during the Great War.
#HappyNewYear2026

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Busy day yesterday with the newest member of our team Ana. Thanks everyone for your support this year, looking forward to 2026! #MerryChristmas2025

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

70 Years of United Nations Membership

Ireland joined the United Nations on December 14th, 1955 becoming the 63rd member state. Since then, members of Óglaigh na hÉireann have deployed to a range of countries across the world, all in the service of peace. #DefendOurState #IrishDefenceForces #ÓglaighnahÉireann

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Defence Forces Christmas Carol Service 🎄

Members of Óglaigh na hÉireann and invited guests gathered last week for the annual Defence Forces Christmas Carol Service at the Church of the Defence Forces, Sacred Heart Church, Arbour Hill.

The service was honoured by the attendance of Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly.

The evening featured performances by New Dublin Voices, The Army No. 1 Band, and The Defence Forces Pipe Band, creating a reflective and dignified celebration of Christmas. The service also raised funds for the Capuchin Day Centre, continuing a long-standing tradition of community and charity within the Irish Defence Forces.

#ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState

[Curragh History @curraghhistory]

In March 1855, construction of the first permanent Curragh Camp began, but a dependable clean water supply had to be secured first. Several wells were sunk around the camp, and two proved especially productive. These wells remain in use today, supplying water to the Curragh Camp.

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Remembering two casualties, father and son, of the Great War: Staff Sgt Maj Patrick Lowry and Cpl Ernest Lowry of 'Avondale' Stanford-le-Hope, UK. Born in Carlow, Patrick served with ASC, discharged he died on 31 May 1916. Ernest served London Reg, killed in France 10 March 1915.

[President of Ireland @PresidentIRL]

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today attended the National Service of Remembrance in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, where the President laid a wreath in remembrance of all those who have died in war

[Somme Association @SommeAssoc]

A day of reflection and commemoration throughout Northern Ireland.

We Will Remember Them

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Ep.4 Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG - CJ-3B 'Jeep' our channel @IRMilitaryStory
The CJ-3A and B with @defenceforces artillery and Motor Sqns from 1950-1966 and deployed on @UN Congo in 1960. Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound .
@NationsIrish @CurraghMuseum

[Ireland's Military Story @IRMilitaryStory]

Ep.4. Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG - CJ-3B 'Jeep'. A predecessor to the World War II Willys Jeep the CJ series served with @defenceforces from 19 to 1966.
This vehicle deployed to the @UN Congo in 1960. Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound.
@NationsIrish

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Ep.3 of our Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG is out now on our channel @IRMilitaryStory . In this episode Alan Curren explores the Alvis Saracen armoured personnel carrier. This project was supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound

[Ireland's Military Story @IRMilitaryStory]

Ep. 3. Military Vehicles Through the Ages - Alvis FV603 Saracen. A six-wheeled armoured personnel carrier. For 12 years, this Saracen had rotted in a paintball site in Wicklow and had rusted red. IMVG veterans brought it back to life. Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Ep. 2 - Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG. Ambulance is out now on our channel @IRMilitaryStory
In this episode Alan Curran introduces you to the Dodge WC54 Ambulance.
This vehicle served with @USArmy in #WorldWar2 #DDay . Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound

[Ireland's Military Story @IRMilitaryStory]

Ep. 2 - Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG. The Dodge T214 WC54 Ambulance.
This vehicle was built in 1943. It served with @USArmy 105th Medical Regiment of the 30th Inf Div and landed on Normandy on June 10, 1944.
Supported by @DeptCultureIRL
@CommunityFound
#DDay #WW2

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Ep. 1. of Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG is out now on our channel @IRMilitaryStory. Alan Curran introduces you to the ACMAT “Thunderbird 1”.
This vehicle served with @defenceforces in Somalia @UN.
Project supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound .
@NationsIrish

[Ireland's Military Story @IRMilitaryStory]

Ep. 1. Military Vehicles Through the Ages with IMVG, Alan Curran introduces you to the ACMAT “Thunderbird 1" This model served with @defenceforces in Somalia from 1993-1995 with @UN. Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound .
@dfarchives
@NationsIrish
@curraghhistory

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Our series exploring Military Vehicles through the Ages is being released on our channel @IRMilitaryStory.
This series was produced in association with the Irish Military Vehicles Group and was supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound
Keep an eye out for further episodes.

[Ireland's Military Story @IRMilitaryStory]

Delighted to release our new series on Military Vehicles through the Ages in association with the Irish Military Vehicles Group. The IMVG restore and preserve vehicles primarily from @defenceforces. Supported by @DeptCultureIRL @CommunityFound .

@CurraghMuseum
#militaryhistory

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

#DDay #IrelandsMilitaryStory #history #heritage #blacksod #belmullet #WeatherReport

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Happy Birthday Ireland
#onthisday 1949
#irelandsmilitarystory

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[Damian Shiels @irishacw]

It's publication day for "Green & Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military: 1861-1865"! Now available for purchase in hardcopy/ebook. It examines the experience of the c.250,000 Irish Americans who served in U.S. forces, making use of 100s of letters by or for enlisted men.

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

RIP Sir
Per Ardua ad Astra

[UK Defence in Dublin @UKDefenceDublin]

Today, St Patrick’s Day 2025 the last known Battle of Britain pilot, Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC has sadly passed away.

Born in Dublin in 1919 he joined the RAF in 1938. A true gentleman, amazing character and outstanding example to us all.

May he rest in peace.

[The Irish Military Heritage Foundation @IrishMHF]

Lá Fhéile Pádraig.Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!