Collins Barracks, Cork
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This article is about Collins (Victoria) Barracks. For the barracks of the same name in Dublin, see Collins Barracks, Dublin.
Collins Barracks (Irish: Dún Uí Choileáin)[1] is a military barracks on the Old Youghal Road on the north side of Cork in Ireland. Originally serving as a British military barracks from the early 19th century, it was handed-over to the Irish military following the Irish War of Independence, and remains the headquarters of the 1st Brigade of the Irish Army.[2] A museum in the barracks is open to the public at selected times.[3]
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Collins Barracks, Cork | |
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Dún Uí Choileáin, Corcaigh | |
Cork, Ireland | |
Coordinates | 51.908°N 8.462°W / 51.908; -8.462 |
Type | Military barracks |
Site information | |
Operator | Irish Army |
Open to the public | Partial (Barracks museum is open to public at certain times) |
Site history | |
Built | 1801 (1801) |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 1st Southern Brigade |
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