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The current Royal Irish Regiment (Rir Regt) was formed by the amalgamation of the Royal Irish Rangers and the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) in 1992. The original RIr Regt had been formed in 1684 and was disbanded in 1922.
Exhibits detail the origins of the regiment with the raising of the Inniskillings in 1689 and include weapons and uniforms and also covers the history of the RIr Regt, the Royal Inniskilling Fusilers (R Innis Fus) and the Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR).
St. Patricks Barracks,
Ballymena.
Opening Times:
Wednesday to Saturday, 2.00-5.00pm
or by prior appointment.