The Military Archives

The statutory place of deposit for the records of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann), Department of Defence and Army Pensions Board.

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We are delighted to have received a very generous donation of 21 uniforms from the personal collection of Flight Sergeant James Perkins. Read more on the news section of our website

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https://t.co/Jlu5Ln0gSs Military Service Pensions Collection - current access issues update.

@defenceforces @IRLDeptDefence

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Big Digital Energy as always here at the Military Archives... Some photographs of the work being undertaken to conserve, digitize and make accessible our collection of aerial photography in partnership with the National Collection of Aerial Photography https://t.co/aHr7S4XmnU

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We're delighted to be at the Bere Island Military Heritage Festival, now in its third year. Great weekend of talks, exhibitions and displays at a beautiful and historic location off the West Cork coast.
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18th release of files from the #Military #Service #Pensions #Collection went live on our website today! Read about it here :

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Explore this beautiful collection yourself on our recently redeveloped (and always developing!) website: https://t.co/zwOBpUNQam

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We attended the opening of 'A Form of Justice: the Four Courts Marshalsea, Dublin' this evening, an exhibition currently at the Irish Architectural Archive. Particularly glad to have been able to provide contemporary plans from our Maps, Plans & Drawings Collection (1702 - 2007)

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Delighted to be involved and to be in attendance this afternoon. Best of luck to a brilliant team and a brilliant museum.

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Excited to be collaborating with @littlemuseumdub
as they reopen today at their refurbished St Stephen's Green site. Several items with #Dublin connections from our Bro. Allen Collection will be on exhibition there shortly, alongside this unusual artefact currently on display...

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...the foot and ankle from the statue of William of Orange. Once a symbol of Protestant dominance, it stood at College Green from 1701 until it was blown up by the IRA in 1928. It also has a connection to a most famous Dubliner, James Joyce, who referenced it in The Dead.

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We are delighted to be working in partnership with the National Collection of Aerial Photography on the preservation and digitisation of our extensive collection of aerial photography. https://t.co/HNzGnbihPy

@defenceforces @IrishAirCorps #aerial #photography #military #history

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We are currently experiencing technical difficulties resulting in the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection being offline. We are working to restore access as soon as possible. Your patience is appreciated. #MSPC

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https://t.co/NztAJ5cHWY Remembering the Niemba Ambush, which took place #OTD in 1960 and in which 9 members of the Irish Army lost their lives in the service of peace.

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#DidYouKnow that as part of our goal to ensure the preservation of Ireland’s digital archival heritage, we've joined the Open Preservation Foundation? @OpenPreserve provides a forum to develop our digital skills, a key aim in our Strategic Plan, 2021-2025. @DeptCultureIRL

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Delighted to announce the next release from the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection had gone live on https://t.co/EL3PsmYA4d

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In July 1935, the 3rd Infantry Battalion, held a successful “Smoker” in McDonagh Barracks, Curragh Camp. The function was an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the Battalion in varied sporting spheres, especially rifle marksmanship. "Dilis go Bráth"
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In February 1941, the students of Cross and Passing Convent, Kilcullen, presented the operetta "Tangles'' at the Gymnasium Curragh Camp. The cast was supported by Mr. McNamara on violin from Kilcullen, Corporal F. Harrigan (tenor) and No. 3 Army Band.
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