Trust News - August 2011 Issue

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Change of Office Holders

Donations

Forthcoming Events At The Soldiers & Chiefs Exhibition

 

 

Change of Office Holders

The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Brig Gen Jim Saunderson, a retired member of the Defence Forces, as Chairman of The Military Heritage of Ireland Trust with effect from 12 July 2011. The outgoing Chairman Maj Gen Paddy Nowlan is a founding member of the Trust and he will continue in office as a Director. The Trust is also pleased to announce the appointment of Lt Col Tom Halligan, a retired member of the Defence Forces, as Secretary in succession to Lt Col Des Johnston effective from 12 July 2011.

 

Donations

The Military Heritage of Ireland Trust Ltd is a charitable organisation, staffed by volunteers. It relies entirely on donations to fund its various projects. If you would like to assist the Trust, your donation, of whatever size, would be most welcome.

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Forthcoming Events
At
The Soldiers & Chiefs Exhibition
National Museum Of Ireland
Collins Barracks, Dublin

July –September 2011

Thursday 25th August 11.30am-12.15pm

Heritage Week: Babies on Board Walking Tour

Explore the history of Collins Barracks and its great environs with Edith Andrees, bring rain gear if necessary. No booking required.

Places are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis

Friday 02 September 12.30-1pm

Curator' Tour : The Road to Independence 1914 -1924

Get the inside story on this section of the Soldiers and Chiefs exhibition with curator Lar Joye.

No booking required Places are limited and are allocated on a first-come basis from 15 minutes before event starts.

For a full programme of events go to www.museum.ie/events When booking is essential, please phone 01 648 6453

Events begin at Museum Reception unless otherwise stated