Birr Library will be hosting an Irish Regiment lecture series in August, as below.
Friday 10 August: The Irish Regiments of the British army: an overview from 1852-1952, with Nick Weekes. 3pm.
Saturday 11 August: Leinster Regiment Victoria Cross winners, with Ross Glennon. 10am.
Saturday 11 August: The Irish Victorian Soldier, with Frank Walshe. 11.30am.
Each of the three lectures will be held at Birr Library, Wilmer Road, Birr, Co. Offaly.
Booking is required: Tel 057 91 24950 or email.