#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

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]

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

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

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

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

Throwback to 12 June 2024 when the BP&D of The Royal Irish Regiment 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

‘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

'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

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

'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.

📣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]

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#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.

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.

We were delighted to pop along to @belfasttradfest Summer School yesterday to meet some of the wonderful students taking part in Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music 2025 Ulster University UNTOLD was privileged to sponsor a student place for the week. #SharedHeritage

80 years ago today, at noon local Japanese time on 15 August 1945, it was announced 'We have ordered the acceptance of the provisions of the joint declaration of the powers' Japan had surrendered. It was the end of the Second World War. #secondworldwar #wewillrememberthem #peace

What does #peace sound like to you? Is it the laughter of children, the hustle and bustle of a busy street? Or it is a specific song? We want to know! If you are interested in taking part in some workshops, please get in touch with Annie at [email protected]