About
The Ballykinlar History Hut is a recreation of a type of timber Armstrong hut built at Ballykinlar Camp in 1914, which housed diverse occupants through three major wars, the First World War, the Irish War of Independence and the Second World War. The building of the hut has provided a cross-community shared space for the retelling of dozens of stories collected from members of the public.
Among the occupants of the huts we have uncovered the stories of soldiers of the 36th Ulster Division, members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Army and interned republicans during the Irish War of Independence. During the Second World War there were GIs from USA, evacuees from Malta, members of the Home Guard, ATS girls and German prisoners of war, and in 1957, many Hungarian refugees were sheltered after the Russian invasion, and before they emigrated to Canada.
The tour will introduce you to their stories. The hut will be closing this autumn, so this is one of the final chances to see it in person.
Tours will run on 9th September only, at 11.00 and 14.00, and last around 45 minutes.
Tours should be pre-booked. Please contact us on museums@nmandd.org for more information.
Tour participants are also welcome to enjoy the rest of our museum displays, and experience the site itself, an 18th century former gaol.
Facilities
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| EHOD | Free |
Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.
