
The Irish Military Heritage Foundation
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Fosters Ireland's military heritage and traditions through programmes @IRMilitaryStory , #IrelandsGreatWar, #MartelloTrails, #SpeakerConolly. Charity: 20203159
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In 1922 the southern Irish regiments were disbanded. Their sacrifice and memory lives on today through the Combined Irish Regiments Association. In our video Association President, Brigadier (Retd) APMJ Naughten MBE, introduces the association. Somme Association Community Foundation Ireland Office of Public Works youtu.be/C4CmrEf1hz0

12 June 1922 the British Army 🇬🇧 regiments of southern Ireland disbanded. Their service and memory live on through the work of the Combined Irish Regiments Association who hold an annual parade at the Cenotaph London. This year's parade Sunday 16 June. Community Foundation Ireland Somme Association youtu.be/AFhaWnz_6fs



This morning at 10am presentations to UN Peacekeeping veterans who served in the Congo will take place at Arbour Hill Garrison Church. The mass will be live streamed. Irish United Nations Veterans Association Post 1 Arbour House Dublin youtube.com/live/jmGP9mx2l…

Great morning recording at the Irish Military Vehiclles Group show at Naas racecourse. The show is full of vehicles and living history displays dating from UN Peacekeeping to the Romans. Always wonderful to meet the veterans Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE) Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland and help tell their story.


The story of American Revolutionary hero Sgt William Jasper and his Irish legacy is told in our laatest video on Ireland's Military Story by Dr Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan GeorgiaSouthern . Irish American Heritage Museum

William Jasper was an #IrishAmerican at the battle of Fort Sullivan on 28 June 1776, South Carolina, during the #AmericanRevolution. In this video Dr Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan SheilaMarie a tells his story. Charleston Irish youtu.be/ToWNMpPW4Oo #irishheritage #ireland


Today in Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin the Government led by President of Ireland Higgins attended the National Day of Commemoration to all Irish men & women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations.


Wishing you a very happy birthday Group Captain Hemingway 🎂 #irelandsmilitarystory #worldwar2 Royal Air Force The Irish Military Heritage Foundation UK Defence in Dublin RTÉ Nationwide

Would any Óglaigh na hÉireann veterans or military collectors be able to help with a query please regarding an Irish Defence Forces straight razor. The blade has Hamburg Ring etched either side of the Irish FF Crest in gold. Any help much appreciated. Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE)


Overlooking Lough Tay Wicklow, there is a memorial stone to J. B. Malone, the founder of the 131km The Wicklow Way who’s trailblazing led to the routes we know today. Often forgotten is Malone served in Óglaigh na hÉireann during the Emergency in GHQ as a cartographer. Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE)


The Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923, provided that the Irish Free State Executive Council raise an armed force to be called Óglaigh na hÉireaann. A date was also set for the formal establishment of the Óglaigh na hÉireann. That date was 1 October 1924. #OnThisDay



Lovely Remembrance Sunday ceromoony at Legion Hall Killester Garden Village. Killester Garden Village Committee was built in 1923 for veterans of the Great War and their families. Their proud spirit lives on. We will remember them. Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE)

Happy Christmas and wonderful new year to everyone. National Memorial to Óglaigh na hÉireann all brightly lit up for the festive season.




