Collins Barracks is the oldest inhabited barracks in Europe and once one of the largest. In recent years the National Museum of Ireland has taken over the Calvary Square ranges to display more of its large collection.
Built as Clonmel Infantry Barracks between 1780 and 1782 and renamed Victoria Barracks in honour of Queen Victoria in 1837. In 1873 it became the depot for the two battalions of the 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot.
Built after the 1798 Rebellion as Richmond Barracks to accommodate 1,000 men in a H-plan arrangement. In the usual style for these barracks,
John Anderson, a Scottish merchant, settled in Cork and in 1797 bought the Fermoy estate.
Constructed to replace an earlier barracks in Barrack Green, and destroyed by Anti Treaty Forces in August 1922 during the Irish Civil War.
Designs for proposed artillery establishment or ordnance depot comprising officers’ and non-commissioned officers’ quarters, messroom, cookhouses,
The barracks at Tralee were originally built in the early 19th Century for Militia Regiments raised in County Kerry. In 1873 the Localisation Scheme for recruitment,
Similar to many others across the country, with long two-storey ranges of accommodation facing onto the parade square. As was the norm,
The offices on ship street were built in the 19th century as accommodation for Army engineers. Over the years they were used for a variety of purposes including training and offices.
Built between 1809 and 1812 at the instigation of Lawrence Parsons, 2nd Earl of Rosse, who had supported the need to build military barracks within a few hours’ march of the River Shannon.
