Military Heritage Projects

i .  Collins Barracks
ii.   Irish Soldiers               
iii. Military Research Co-Oper ation        


i. Collins Barracks

> Introduction
> Rationale
> Scope
> Working Theme
> Relationship to other Galleries
> Public Programming

 

The Military Heritage of Ireland Trust Limited developed a close relationship with the National Museum of Ireland in the preparatory phase of the establishment of Military Galleries at Collins Barracks Dublin. The plans for the galleries were based on the Exhibit Strategy Report of Sears and Russell, Consultants Ltd., as outlined in the following extract.

 

Rationale
Following the Government’s decision to give Collins Barracks, Dublin, to the National Museum of Ireland, it was agreed to with the Defence Forces to include a significant military component as part of the future permanent exhibit galleries. Known as The Soldiers and Chiefs Exhibitions, they combine appropriate artefacts from the National Museum's Arms and Armour, Costume, and Historical collections, with selected items from the Defence Forces extensive holdings of twentieth century equipment and memorabilia.

 

Working Theme
In the past, Irishmen have worn many uniforms, fighting for a variety of reasons in foreign armies in distant countries. Today, Irish men and women serve all over the world in Irish uniforms as an important part of United Nations peacekeeping forces

 

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