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Centenary of James Stephens Barracks handover to be marked in Kilkenny this weekend

This weekend, the 3rd Infantry Battalion of the Irish Defence Forces, based in James Stephens Barracks, will commemorate the centenary of the handover of the Barracks from British Forces to Irish Forces on February 7, 1922. The commemoration will ...

01 Feb 2022 at 17:02

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Enjoy a walking tour of James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny led by Larry Scallan

This weekend as part of Yulefest, there is a walking tour of James Stephens Barracks led by Larry Scallan which will include a visit to the Barracks Museum, the old detention Barracks, and the Officer’s Mess where there will be a viewing of ...

15 Dec 2022 at 16:00

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Kilkenny charities and groups provide seasonal dinner for those alone on Christmas day

In Kilkenny on Christmas Day local politicians and sports stars joined a group of volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels prepared by Defence Forces members from Stephen’s Barracks. One of those participating, Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick ...

28 Dec 2022 at 13:30

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Tánaiste meets delegation from Kilkenny Squash club on Barracks visit

A delegation from the 'locked out' Kilkenny Squash Club met with Tánaiste Micheál Martin during his visit to James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny City today. The Tánaiste, who is also Minister for Defence, heard from the delegation how ...

03 Mar 2023 at 16:44

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Celebrating the centenary of the 3rd Infantry Battalion in Kilkenny

On Friday (January 27), the 3rd Infantry Battalion will celebrate the centenary of its formation and 25 years at its home base in Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny. One of the army’s largest units and indeed one of the largest employers ...

23 Jan 2023 at 22:00

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Kilkenny lecture to hear 'Tales from the Barrack Walls'

Kilkenny Archaeological Society will host its first lecture of 2024, focusing on the James Stephens Barracks, at Rothe House on Wednesday, January 17 at 8pm. 'Tales from the Barrack Walls 1803-2023' (James Stephens Barracks ...

03 Jan 2024 at 21:59

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Mascot of Kilkenny's 3 Inf Battalion, Fionn the Wolfhound, has died

Kilkenny's 3 Inf Battalion has announced the death of its old battalion mascot, Fionn the Irish Wolfhound. Fionn was a gentle giant and faithful companion who attended many events around Kilkenny over the years. Cpl Fionn ...

08 Mar 2023 at 15:39

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Kilkenny filmmaker explores the local impact of Civil War executions

A new short film Dear Mother, written and directed by Wallslough film-maker Kevin Hughes which debuted recently at the Butler Gallery is a vivid and sensitive look at how war impacts our humanity. The film set during the ...

23 Nov 2022 at 20:00

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James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny backs Marymount fundraising campaign

The kind-hearted generosity of the people of Kilkenny has been instrumental in raising monies for Marymount Hospice in memory of a special young man who died from cancer. Killian Lawton was just 24 when he died in July ...

03 Jan 2023 at 17:30

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BEST OF 2022: Kilkenny commemorates James Stephens Barracks handover

One hundred years ago Kilkenny’s military barracks was handed over to local members of the IRA by British Forces. Last Sunday the 3 Infantry Battalion, supported by the people of Kilkenny, commemorated that historic ...

30 Dec 2022 at 16:44

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Pictures: Fantastic day as Kilkenny commemorates James Stephens Barracks handover

09 Feb 2022 at 13:00

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The Bloods - a poetic tribute to the Kilkenny based battalion from former soldier

Watch Tracy recite her poem: Click here for The Bloods read by the author A former soldier has written a poem about a Kilkenny-based army battalion. Tracy Connolly wrote ‘The Bloods’ after the nickname for ...

10 Aug 2020 at 13:32

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