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UNTOLD Stories of the Irish in the British Army

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jul 1

'He's sleepin now where the poppies grow, In a coat that the bullets tore, An what use is a wheen o medals tae me When me own wee lad's no more.' Final verse of 'The Lad' by W F Marshal On the 1 July every year, many stop to remember the beginning of The Battle of the Somme.

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. 'He's sleepin now where the poppies grow,
In a coat that the bullets tore,
An what use is a wheen o medals tae me
When me own wee lad's no more.'
Final verse of 'The Lad' by W F Marshal

On the 1 July every year, many stop to remember the beginning of The Battle of the Somme.

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jul 25

The army isn't just about eat/sleep/train/repeat...but #DidYouKnow The Royal Irish Rangers had some fantastic #irishdancers The Bands, Bugles, Pipes and Drums, and the dancers made their first appearance at the Royal Tournament at Earls Court in London from 11 - 28 July 1973.

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. The army isn't just about eat/sleep/train/repeat...but #DidYouKnow The Royal Irish Rangers had some fantastic #irishdancers The Bands, Bugles, Pipes and Drums, and the dancers made their first appearance at the Royal Tournament at Earls Court in London from 11 - 28 July 1973.

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jul 18

#onthisday 1973, the Ulster Defence Regiment opened recruitment to women. Help us tell the fascinating story of the Greenfinches by joining UNTOLD’s Community Stakeholder Panel or Community Feedback Network. Email [email protected] to register interest or find out more.

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. #onthisday 1973, the Ulster Defence Regiment opened recruitment to women.
Help us tell the fascinating story of the Greenfinches by joining UNTOLD’s Community Stakeholder Panel or Community Feedback Network.
Email engagement@irishuntold.com to register interest or find out more.

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jul 10

📷 Call for Participants: Have you ever wondered what its like to design a new museum? Who chooses the stories? Why are the chosen? UNTOLD needs your help. Contact Annie, UNTOLD’s Engagement Officer, to learn more or register your interest: 📷[email protected]

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. 📷 Call for Participants: Have you ever wondered what its like to design a new museum? Who chooses the stories? Why are the chosen?
UNTOLD needs your help.
Contact Annie, UNTOLD’s Engagement Officer, to learn more or register your interest:
📷engagement@irishuntold.com

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jul 4

📣Call for Contributors: Join the UNTOLD Community Feedback Network! Would you like to share your experiences, thoughts and perspectives on the story of the Irish in the British Army? To find out more, get in touch with our Engagement Officer, Annie: 📷[email protected]

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. 📣Call for Contributors: Join the UNTOLD Community Feedback Network!
Would you like to share your experiences, thoughts and perspectives on the story of the Irish in the British Army?
To find out more, get in touch with our Engagement Officer, Annie:
📷engagement@irishuntold.com

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 27

Strokestown Park House in Co. Roscommon is now managed by the @IrHeritageTrust and has interesting military connections, from Waterloo to the Western Front of The Great War. #sharedheritage #familystories

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. Strokestown Park House in Co. Roscommon is now managed by the @IrHeritageTrust and has interesting military connections, from Waterloo to the Western Front of The Great War.

#sharedheritage #familystories

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 18

'They (the 27th) saved the centre of my line at Waterloo.' Wellington speaking of The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot. The only Irish Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Waterloo. #SharedHeritage #WomenOnTheFrontline #waterloo #untoldthemuseum #UntoldStories #irishregiments

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. 'They (the 27th) saved the centre of my line at Waterloo.'
Wellington speaking of The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot. The only Irish Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Waterloo.
#SharedHeritage #WomenOnTheFrontline #waterloo #untoldthemuseum #UntoldStories #irishregiments

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 17

‘Throughout the action (Suwon), which took place in great darkness, at close quarters and in great confusion, he acted with great courage and resourcefulness, and was an inspiring influence on all men under his command.’ #untoldthemuseum #KoreanWar #wewillrememberthem

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. ‘Throughout the action (Suwon), which took place in great darkness, at close quarters and in great confusion, he acted with great courage and resourcefulness, and was an inspiring influence on all men under his command.’

#untoldthemuseum #KoreanWar #wewillrememberthem

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 12

Throwback to 12 June 2024 when the BP&D of @RIrishRegiment played on the steps of St Peter's Square to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Rome. #38irishbrigade #WWII #rome #SharedHeritage #music #irishregiments #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. Throwback to 12 June 2024 when the BP&amp;D of @RIrishRegiment played on the steps of St Peter's Square to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Rome.

#38irishbrigade #WWII #rome #SharedHeritage #music #irishregiments #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 6

The Battle Honour NORMANDY LANDING is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment, marking the contribution of The Royal Ulster Rifles on D-Day, 6 June 1944. #SharedHeritage #untoldthemuseum #UntoldStories #DDay #WWII #wewillrememberthem

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. The Battle Honour NORMANDY LANDING is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment, marking the contribution of The Royal Ulster Rifles on D-Day, 6 June 1944.
#SharedHeritage #untoldthemuseum #UntoldStories #DDay #WWII #wewillrememberthem

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Jun 4

Now the dust has settled and blisters bandaged, massive shout out to the 2nd Battalion @RIrishRegiment and everyone involved in making this happen. With £4,230 raised, thank you to everyone who donated! #24hourrun #SharedHeritage #untoldthemuseum #UntoldStories

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · May 15

**Spaces Available** 📷19 June 2025 📷 6.30pm - 8.30pm 📷Free event, booking essential indico.bisa.ac.uk/event/530/ 📷 28 Bedford Street

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · May 8

Churchill announced Victory in Europe at 1300 hours on 8 May 1945 #SharedHeritage #irishregiments #wewillrememberthem #VEDay80 #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #secondworldwar Image: 2 RUR on the outskirts of Bremen in the closing days of the Second World War (© IWM BU4458)

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. Churchill announced Victory in Europe at 1300 hours on 8 May 1945
#SharedHeritage #irishregiments #wewillrememberthem #VEDay80 #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #secondworldwar

Image: 2 RUR on the outskirts of Bremen in the closing days of the Second World War (© IWM BU4458)

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Apr 25

25 April 1915 marked the beginning of the Phase One infantry attack at Gallipoli. Thousands of soldiers from the Australian, New Zealand (ANZAC) and British armies landed on the northern shores of the Dardanelle Straits, an area known as the Gallipoli Peninsula. #AnzacDay2025

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. 25 April 1915 marked the beginning of the Phase One infantry attack at Gallipoli. Thousands of soldiers from the Australian, New Zealand (ANZAC) and British armies landed on the northern shores of the Dardanelle Straits, an area known as the Gallipoli Peninsula.
#AnzacDay2025

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Apr 18

As we prepare to tuck into our chocolatey eggs and roasts, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on a very different Easter, 108 years ago, when Battle Honour ARRAS 1917 was awarded to The Royal Irish Fusiliers. #SharedHeritage #thegreatwar #sacrifice #wewillrememberthem

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. As we prepare to tuck into our chocolatey eggs and roasts, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on a very different Easter, 108 years ago, when Battle Honour ARRAS 1917 was awarded to The Royal Irish Fusiliers.
#SharedHeritage #thegreatwar #sacrifice #wewillrememberthem

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Apr 3

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for suitable candidates to tender for the following contracts: 1. Project Evaluation 2. Access and Inclusion Audit Deadline for submissions is 5pm 24 April. For full tender requirement, please contact [email protected]

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. We are delighted to offer the opportunity for suitable candidates to tender for the following contracts:
1. Project Evaluation
2. Access and Inclusion Audit
Deadline for submissions is 5pm 24 April. For full tender requirement, please contact project-manager@royal-irish.com

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Apr 1

#onthisday 1 April 1970, The Ulster Defence Regiment became operational. To find out more, just follow the link below royal-irish.com/events/first-u… #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #formation Image: UDR Training at Ballykinlar

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. #onthisday 1 April 1970, The Ulster Defence Regiment became operational.
To find out more, just follow the link below
royal-irish.com/events/first-u…

#untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #formation
Image: UDR Training at Ballykinlar

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UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Mar 30

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mums out there. What we we do without you all ❤️ #mothersday #motherslove #SharedHeritage #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #northirishhorse #thegreatwar Image: Letter, John Graham E Squadron, North Irish Horse, to his mother 7 February 1916

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mums out there. What we we do without you all ❤️
#mothersday #motherslove #SharedHeritage #untoldthemuseum #untoldstories #northirishhorse #thegreatwar
Image: Letter, John Graham E Squadron, North Irish Horse, to his mother 7 February 1916

UNTOLD The Museum@untoldthemuseum · Mar 26

UNTOLD, the Board is looking for a Design Team to explore new ways in which we can tell our stories. This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland. If you are interested, please email [email protected] Deadline: 5pm 16 April 2025

untoldthemuseum's tweet image. UNTOLD, the Board is looking for a Design Team to explore new ways in which we can tell our stories.
This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland.
If you are interested, please email
project-manager@royal-irish.com
Deadline: 5pm 16 April 2025

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