Welcome to the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG
You are very welcome to the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG (MHIT) web portal, where we promote the widest understanding and appreciation of Ireland’s distinctive and shared military heritage.
By means of this Web Site and posted News Bulletins, the Trust endeavours to enhance public knowledge of its vision, mission, objectives, activities, current projects, military heritage and upcoming events. In addition, our Web Site provides guidance for the research of military heritage.
The Web Site also advises on how to access information regarding military service. Finally, the site facilitates links with Web Sites associated with Ireland’s military heritage.
Throughout Ireland and for the foreseeable future, the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust (CLG):
- Honours all Irish men and women who served in armed forces irrespective of the Theatre of Operations, National Flag or Regimental Colour;
- Supports the widest understanding and appreciation of Irish military heritage;
- Encourages research and the study of the Irish Soldier in military history; and
- Sustains partnerships with relevant stakeholders;
- in order to promote and preserve Ireland’s unique military heritage for future generations.
Our Vision
Fully understanding the diversity of Irish military service worldwide, we see the Trust as a recognised, effective and open-minded provider, committed to honouring Ireland’s commendable military heritage, in an inclusive cross-border environment and in partnership.
Our Current Focus
Overview & Governance Links
Our Patron
The Military Heritage of Ireland is honoured to have as its Patron, President Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland on 11 November 2025.
President Catehrine Connolly was elected to the Dáil in 2016. She became Ireland’s first female Leas-Cheann Comhairle, serving in the 33rd Dáil from July 2020 to November 2024.
In the Dáil, she was a strong voice for cultural and linguistic heritage, chairing the Coiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge during both the 32nd and 34th Dáils. She also played a key role on the Public Accounts Committee during both of those terms.
MHIT NEWS
Read some of the latest New Headlines from the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG.
National Day of Commemoration – Royal Hospital Kilmainham – 12 July 2026
MHIT Supporters
The Trust greatly appreciates the support it receives from the following organisations
MHIT Projects
Overview
In the short to medium term, the Military Heritage Trust of Ireland will focus on key measurable outputs incorporated into its various projects...
MHIT Bursary
The bursary commemorates Major-General P.F. Nowlan, a founding member of the Trust, who was elected its first Chairman (1999 – 2011)
Room of Reflection
The Trust’s Directors are actively exploring the feasibility of establishing a Room of Reflection, reflecting Ireland’s shared military heritage
Military Service Information
Through this and Contact information, the MHIT actively assists people worldwide to access information on the military service of relatives, friends and individuals.
Publications
Building on the vast reservoir of military history publications, we assist the publication of research that supports its core focus on military heritage.
Soldiers & Chiefs Exhibition
Acknowledging the need to collect, preserve, exhibit artefacts and material associated with military heritage, the MHIT encourages the establishment and funding of national, regional and local museums
Articles in the National Museum
To add to that knowledge and appreciation of the Irish soldier, the Trust arranged for series of articles on selected items in the exhibition to be published in An Cosantóir and in local newspapers around Ireland, both North and South
Digging up the Raj
Often, during my 40 years in Ireland, Irish people have told me of their ancestors who served in India during British rule. Read a series of Articles BY SHABNAM VASISHT
MHIT Research Guide
Quick Links to our Research Guide
Creativity & innovation
Understanding the importance of research, nurturing a new generation of researchers and inspiring learning, the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust (CLG) welcomes research inquiries from all quarters.
Introduction
The guide is designed to help those doing research into aspects of Irish military history from earliest times to the present day
Research Sources
Within the Island of Ireland there are many research resources available from the National Archives to Museums and much More
Archives
History is made with documents. Documents are the imprints left of the thoughts and the deeds of the men of former times. For nothing can take the place of documents
Internet Research
As a global information medium, the worldwide web is a major resource for those embarking on military research.
Military Museums
There are a number of dedicated military museums throughout Ireland. Most of these are of a general nature, covering Irish military history over the ages.
Libraries
Researchers may benefit from visiting libraries such as the National Library which holds a number of lists of Irish Personnel in the British Army from the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
Military Tours
Tours of historic sites and battlefields are conducted by Tour Companies, Historical Societies, and Regimental Associations, all taking great pride in their activities.
Bibliography Irish Miltary History
For the information of researchers, the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG commissioned publications to facilitate research
Directory Listings
The Trust provides a directory of Archives, Websites, Libraries, Museums, Heritage and Battle sites and other listings for use in research
Upcoming Events
View our various listings of Upcoming Events or visit our Events Calendar(s)
Contact Us
Contact Details
- T: 353 (0)1 677 7853
- E: secretary@militaryheritage.ie
Address
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Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG.
The Registry,
McKee Barracks,
Dublin 7.
