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The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum

Sovereign's House, The Mall, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DL
The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum

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The Museum collection covers the history of five regiments, all of which were raised in 1793. The Royal Irish Fusiliers served for almost 200 years and is known as the “Faughs” from their Battle Cry “Faugh-a-Ballagh”. It holds both Victoria Crosses won by the Regiment, both awarded posthumously.

The story of the regiment 1793 - 1968. Large model of the capture of the Imperial French Eagle at the Battle of Barrosa 1811. Militaria from the Armagh, Cavan and Monaghan militias and shop.

The Museum offers facilities for talks and workshop for schools/clubs and groups. Please contact our staff for details.

Our research specialists have many years’ experience and our archives are extensive, which enables us to offer excellent military genealogy facilities.

Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum | AccessAble

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Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Guided Tours Available

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Toilets

Payment Methods

  • Euros accepted

Guide Prices

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Admission is free.

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Opening Times

* Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 12:30 & 13.30-16:00;
Closed 12th and 13th July

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Road Directions

Directions from Town:About 3 minutes walk from Armagh bus station. On east side of The Mall near Armagh Courthouse.

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