Military museum reopens for the new season
At the reopening of Carlow Military Museum for the new season were museum curator Paul Maguire and volunteer helpers Dillon Behan, Kieran Murphy, Jakob Sips and Nicolas Elias
AN OPPORTUNITY to step into times past is once again open to the public with the reopening for the season of County Carlow Military Museum.
The museum boasts the perfect setting, housed in a late 19th century church on the Athy Road within the grounds of St Dympna’s Hospital. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of military memorabilia heritage, with all of its artefacts donated by families of former servicemen and women.
The collection showcases their careers involving local, national and international events in which they participated. A range of more than 4,500 items covers all periods from Carlow Castle, the 1798 Rebellion, 1916 Rising and World War I and II.
Extensive reference material at the museum can be used by school groups, tourists, authors and researchers.
County Carlow Military Museum opens every Sunday from March to November, 2pm to 5pm. You can also visit every Wednesday and Friday from now until 8 November from noon to 4pm.
Admission is €4 for adults, 13 to17 years €3.50, OAPs €2.50 and school groups/under-13s €1 per person.
Tours and groups are welcome – just contact Paul on 087 6904242 or email militarymuseum@live.ie.
County Carlow Military Museum, which is run by volunteers, is always looking forward to welcoming new and returning visitors.
