The IRA’s ability to operate suffered from a lack of weapons and ammunition, despite their best efforts to import from abroad or take them from police barracks in raids. The IRA’s Munitions Department directed projects to design and manufacture weapons and ammunition in secret factories across Ireland, and many volunteers used their academic studies or other experience in trades to do this.
Due to the heavy snowfall, the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar is closed to visitors.
Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
