Irish Military War Museum

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More than just a showcase of militaria, the Irish Military War Museum looks at the political background surrounding Ireland’s participation in World War One and World War Two. Why did over 200,000 Irishmen fight in the muddy trenches of France and Belgium while the country was on the brink of rebellion? How did 80,000 men from technically neutral Southern Ireland end up joining the British Armed Forces, and even foreign armies, to fight fascism? Full-scale dioramas of World War I trenches, and World War II mechanized combat put the conditions of war into perspective, while one of the finest collections of WW2 vehicles and weapons ever assembled in Ireland show the many faces of war. Unlike nearly any other military museum in Europe, you can sign up to handle a selection of classic weapons, or take tank driving lessons! For more information, please visit www.irishmilitarywarmuseum.com