| Irish Regiment of Canada Regimental Museum | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sudbury Armoury, 333 Riverside Drive, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Type | Regimental Museum |
The museum provides a safe place to exhibit The Irish Regiment of Canada memorabilia dating from the First World War. It provides a venue for veterans and others who wish to donate service memorabilia for exposition. The museum is a venue to exhibit service memorabilia after the First World War including the United Nations Operations – Korea – 1950-1953 and peacekeeping operations. It is a venue to educate Northern Ontario citizens about the Canadian Forces, in particular the local militia units, to appreciate their roles and the necessity to support them.
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