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Cathal Brugha Barracks

Submitted by Your Library on Thu, 5 Aug, 2010
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Cathal Brugha Barracks used to be known as Portobello Barracks as it was built in a part of Rathmines called Portobello. The barracks, which opened in 1815 was originally designed as a cavalry barracks.

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Cathal Brugha Barracks

Cathal Brugha Barracks used to be known as “Portobello Barracks” as it was built in a part of Rathmines called Portobello. Read more »

McKee Barracks

Submitted by Your Library on Wed, 4 Aug, 2010
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McKee Barracks, originally called Marlborough Barracks was built by the British Army in 1888. When Ireland became the Irish Free State in 1922, the British gave the barracks to the Irish forces.

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McKee Barracks, Cabra

Did you know that 862 horses once lived in Cabra? They lived at McKee Barracks, so when you stand beside the barracks, you stand beside a lot of horses and a lot of history. Read more »

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