We were pleased to welcome the US Consul General in Belfast, James Applegate, to NIWM on Friday 9 May. The US Consul General was given a tour of the museum, before viewing some objects relating to the US presence in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. #NIWM US Consulate Belfast

#OTD in 1944, Maureen Flavin (21) sent a weather report from Blacksod Lighthouse, Co. Mayo, showing falling pressure and strong winds. It led Eisenhower’s chief meteorologist to advise postponing D-Day to 6 June—a decision that helped change the course of WWII. #DDay #NIWM

OTD 1944 Ted Sweeney sent the second fateful weather readings from Blacksod lighthouse, Co Mayo. Rising air pressure indicated a short window of improved weather. Armed with this new data, Gen. Eisenhower decided to launch D-Day on 6 June with three words, ‘OK, we’ll go'. #NIWM

In our collection is the diary of an unknown soldier who recorded his experiences after landing on Gold Beach near Asnelles-sur-Mer. He was likely a medic from No. 10 Beach group. #NIWM #DDay

The NIWM has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic🔸Visitor Assistant🔸to join our museum team. For more information, please visit our website: niwarmemorial.org/news/visitor-a… ⏰Deadline: Friday 25 July 2025 at 12 noon. #NIWM #niwarmemorial #VisitorAssistant #MuseumJobs

📖 Book Launch: The Houdini Club 📖 The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII By Mir Bahmanyar 📌 US Rangers Museum, Carrickfergus 📆 Saturday 16 August 2025 🕔 2pm 🔗 FREE but booking required: orlo.uk/Houdini_R2o3E #MEAHeritage

There's only a few hours left to apply for the Visitor Assistant role here at the NIWM! For more information and to apply, please visit our website: niwarmemorial.org/news/visitor-a… ⏰Deadline for applications is Friday 25 July 2025 at 12 noon. #NIWM #niwarmemorial #SecondWorldWar

The Northern Ireland War Memorial has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic 🔸Education Officer 🔸 to join our museum team. To find out more & for info on how to apply, visit our website: niwarmemorial.org/news/education… ⏰ Deadline: Friday 22 August 2025 at 12 noon. #NIWM