Opened in 1994 as a tourist attraction and educational facility. The Centre examines Ireland's role in the First World War with special reference to local cross community involvement in the three volunteer divisions raised in Ireland: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division. These units comprised volunteers from both religions and traditions, Protestant and Catholic, Unionist and Nationalist. It is this coming together in common cause which is examined and the Centre operates guided tours where the visitor is taken back through a 'time-tunnel' to Ireland in 1910 and the Home Rule Crisis which formed the backdrop to Ireland's involvement in the War. Visitors then enter a recruiting office, before going on to training. After travelling to France, the visitor enters a dug-out with information about life in the trenches. The highlight is a recreated front line trench, from which visitors can look out over 'No Mans Land' and view a dramatic audio-visual narrative of the Somme battle. The Centre also features a conventional museum area, with regularly changing exhibitions and a research facility, which is available to the public at a fee.

Offer Valid: 20/05/2010 - 20/05/2011

Description
2 for 1 admission to Silver Circle members

Opening Hours
All Year (except Christmas: Closed from Dec 20 until Jan 14)

Contact Details
Tel: 028-9182 3202Fax: 028-9182 3214Email:enquiry.shc@hotmail.co.uk233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT23 7PH

Terms and conditions
N/A

You must be a SilverCircle card holder to avail of this offer.