Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum

About the museum

The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum tells the story of the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the regiments that came together in it, whose origins go back to regiments raised in Dublin in 1793 by Sir John Doyle. The museum opened in 1997 and is run as a charity.

It stands in Sovereign’s House (also described as the Servants’ House) on The Mall, close to Armagh Courthouse. The Grade B+ listed building dates from around 1810 and was built using local Armagh stone left over from the completion of the nearby courthouse.

The collection includes uniforms, medals, regalia and the regiment’s two Victoria Crosses, set out in curated displays that also use personal stories and archive material about the men who served. The Eagle Takers Gallery won an award as the best exhibition in Ireland in 2003. The regimental archive and library can be consulted by appointment, and the museum has a small shop.

Highlights

• The regiment’s two Victoria Crosses
• Uniforms, medals and regalia of the Royal Irish Fusiliers
• Eagle Takers Gallery, an award-winning exhibition
• Personal stories and archive material about soldiers of the regiment
• Grade B+ listed building on The Mall

Permanent exhibitions

• Eagle Takers Gallery – An award-winning gallery on the regiment’s history, which won an award as the best exhibition in Ireland in 2003.
• Regimental collection – Uniforms, medals and regalia, including the regiment’s two Victoria Crosses, with personal stories of the soldiers.

Founded

1997

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; donations support the charity.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Sovereign’s House is at one end of The Mall in Armagh, close to the Courthouse.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Toilets are available (according to a regional museums directory); the museum also runs an online shop.

Events & venue rental

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