As at September 2025, the Regimental Museum at Connaught House is closed to visitors and if you have any questions or want to learn more about the storied history of the London Irish Rifles please contact us on: webmaster@londonirishrifles and via the link on this website, you can learn more about the History of the Regiment.
2025 Updates
It’s now been over 20 years since the move of the Regimental Collection from the Duke of York’s HQ to Connaught House – and we clearly remember the issues that faced the Curator (Tom Ball) during the extended relocation period. At that time, the Museum team had been given sterling support by Nigel Wilkinson, Eric Craig, Alan Roberts, Alex Shooter and numerous other Association members and together they were able to establish an excellent base in the outbuilding at the Army Reserve Centre at Flodden Road.
While we currently have an uncertain future, we shall again need to draw upon the strengths of all our Members and especially when the time comes to move our Collection to an appropriate location where we shall be able to highlight the stories underpinning our 165 year Regimental history. We shall also continue to depend on the support of our Museum Trustees and volunteers as well as maintaining close links with our friends at the National Army Museum, Army Museums Ogilby Trust (AMOT) and the London Military Museums’ Network.
All in all, we look forward to a year (or two) of significant change but we do expect to develop a new base where shall continue to highlight our rich historical heritage so that it continues to be such a valuable resource for all of us and for generations to come.