The IRA’s ability to operate suffered from a lack of weapons and ammunition, despite their best efforts to import from abroad or take them from police barracks in raids. The IRA’s Munitions Department directed projects to design and manufacture weapons and ammunition in secret factories across Ireland, and many volunteers used their academic studies or other experience in trades to do this.
The What’s in Store gallery, will be closed to the public on Monday, 23rd June 2025, to accomodate on going research.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
Mar chomhartha ómóis, beidh Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, dúnta don phobal ón 1pm Dé hAoine, an 13 Nollaig. Beidh an tArd-Mhúsaem i nDún Uí Choileáin oscailte mar is gnách Dé hAoine.