Stephens Barracks

Stephens Barracks (Irish: Dún Mhic Stiofáin) is a military installation in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Stephens Barracks
Dún Mhic Stiofáin
Kilkenny, Ireland
Army Reserve recruits passing out parade at Stephens Barracks
Stephens Barracks
Location within Ireland
Coordinates52.65945°N 7.24763°W / 52.65945; -7.24763
TypeBarracks
Site information
Operator Irish Army
Site history
Built1800-1803
Built forWar Office
In use1803-Present
Garrison information
Garrison3rd Infantry Battalion, Irish Army

History

The barracks were built by James Switzer on land provided by the Earl of Ormond as part of the response to the Irish Rebellion and completed between 1800 and 1803.[1]A garrison church was added in 1852.[2]

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty the barracks was handed over to the forces of the Irish Free State in 1922 and renamed after James Stephens, the Irish Republican leader, in 1969.[1] The barracks is now the home to the 3 Infantry Battalion.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Minister Kileen visits Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny". Department of Defence. 29 July 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. "James Stephens Military Barracks". Ask about Ireland. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. "Contact us". Department of Defence. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
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