#RichmondBarracks

by Jacqueline Spain on May 3rd, 2016 - 2528 Views

The Richmond Barracks was officially opened yesterday. There was a host of important figures there to mark the historical moment. The president’s wife, Sabina Coyne-Higgins, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Críona Ní Dhalaigh, and acting Tanaiste, Joan Burton were among the guests. The Barracks is one of the... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Feb 18th, 2016 - 2779 Views

Richmond Barracks Restoration News Almost a year has passed since the plan to turn the old Richmond Barracks into an Exhibition Centre was given the go ahead. This was decided so that the Barracks can play its part in this year’s 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The decision was to turn... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 5th, 2015 - 3580 Views

Interview: Richmond Site Restoration Coordinator  We all know next year will be a very significant year for Ireland historically when the country celebrates the Centenary of Easter Rising. Two buildings dating back from what was Richmond Barracks, namely the gymnasium and surviving classroom (from... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 24th, 2015 - 3439 Views

Surviving Richmond Building to be Restored In Budget 2015, the Government announced an increased allocation of €212 million for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. ‘Funding will also be provided for a programme of commemoration projects related to the social and political developments...