Military History Society of Ireland
The Military History Society of Ireland promotes the study of military history, and in particular the history of warfare in Ireland and of Irishmen in war. The Honorary Patron is the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.[1]
| Formation | 1949 72 years ago |
|---|---|
| Type | NPO |
| Headquarters | Newman House, 86 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 |
| Location | |
Region served | Ireland |
Membership | 700 |
Official language | English |
President | Harman Murtagh |
| Affiliations | International Commission of Military History |
Staff | 25 |
Volunteers | 25 |
| Website | www |
The society was formed in 1949, co-founded by Gerard Anthony Hayes-McCoy,[2] and has published its official journal; The Irish Sword, continuously since then. The society organises frequent lectures, conferences,[3] field trips and tours.[4] In 2009 the society had 700 members.[5] The current president of the society is Harman Murtagh and Donal O'Carroll was former president.[6]
References
- http://www.mhsi.ie/officers.htm
- "Guide To A35 - The Papers of Prof G.A.Hayes-McCoy". Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- "Military History Society of Ireland: Lecture Programme". Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- "Military History Society of Ireland: Field Trips and Tours". Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- "Proceedings of the Military History Society of Ireland 2009" (PDF). Military History Society of Ireland. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- "Military History Society of Ireland: About the Society". Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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