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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 28 May 2024
Public benefits
The museum offers the learning and inspiration provided by the heritage, history and collection of The Royal Irish Regiment and its antecedent founders dating back to 1698. People who benefit from the museum include: the general public, researchers; school-children; serving soldiers; former soldiers and their families and descendants; and tourists.
This public benefit, which flows directly from the museum's purpose "to hold together the traditions of the Regiment and perpetuate its deeds “is itemised as follows: ACCESSIBILITY The museum offers temporary exhibitions to the public throughout Northern Ireland and on occasion England recently in Civic Buildings. It works closely with other Military Museums in Northern Ireland to enhance collections and themed displays and has artifacts on display wherever The Royal Irish Regiment is serving. A virtual military gallery website is also provided on-line at www.royal-irish.com. PERSONAL CONTACT the temporary exhibitions are staffed by Volunteers who receive regular training in visitor care, and provide valuable insights into the needs of the community and museum visitors. INFORMATION The museum website is constantly updated to keep everyone aware of activities and new acquisitions. EQUALITY The historic cross-community ethos of the Regiment is emphasised. The museum reinforces in young officers and soldiers their sense of pride, comradeship and tradition. HARM No possible harm from the museum's services or activities has been identified. Risk assessments, security and emergency plan are reviewed prior to each exhibition. PRIVATE BENEFIT the only private benefits identified is the comradeship enjoyed by the Volunteers and the better understanding of Regimental History.
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The collection traces the history of the Regiment from the raising of its’ most senior antecedent, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1689, to the present day with an emphasis on the activities of the Royal Irish Regiment and its’ immediate predecessors the Royal Irish Rangers and the Ulster Defence Regiment. Part of the Museum collection is
currently in storage awaiting relocation to larger premises. Where possible temporary exhibitions are held in Council premises manned by volunteers. Artifacts including silver and paintings have been made available for continued public viewing through loans to other Museums within the Royal Irish Regimental Group, to both Battalions of the current Royal Irish Regiment and to the Officers’ Mess in Thiepval Barracks Lisburn.
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- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
Charitable purposes
The object of the Royal Irish Regimental Museum is to hold together the traditions of the Regiment and of perpetuating its’ deeds by holding the Regimental Collection upon trust for the benefit of the public in terms of advancing heritage and education.