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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):
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.
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.
Read some of the latest New Headlines from the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG.
The Trust greatly appreciates the support it receives from the following organisations
In the short to medium term, the Military Heritage Trust of Ireland will focus on key measurable outputs incorporated into its various projects...
The bursary commemorates Major-General P.F. Nowlan, a founding member of the Trust, who was elected its first Chairman (1999 – 2011)
The Trust’s Directors are actively exploring the feasibility of establishing a Room of Reflection, reflecting Ireland’s shared military heritage
Through this and Contact information, the MHIT actively assists people worldwide to access information on the military service of relatives, friends and individuals.
Building on the vast reservoir of military history publications, we assist the publication of research that supports its core focus on military heritage.
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
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
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
Quick Links to our Research Guide
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.
The guide is designed to help those doing research into aspects of Irish military history from earliest times to the present day
Within the Island of Ireland there are many research resources available from the National Archives to Museums and much More
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
As a global information medium, the worldwide web is a major resource for those embarking on military research.
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.
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,
Tours of historic sites and battlefields are conducted by Tour Companies, Historical Societies, and Regimental Associations, all taking great pride in their activities.
For the information of researchers, the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust CLG commissioned publications to facilitate research
The Trust provides a directory of Archives, Websites, Libraries, Museums, Heritage and Battle sites and other listings for use in research
View our various listings of Upcoming Events or visit our Events Calendar(s)
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