Richmond Barracks

Richmond Barracks in Dublin, Ireland , where I.R.A.leaders were held for their part in the 1916 Easter Rising. After the Irish Free State was founded in 1922, the Barracks was occupied by the Irish Army, and it was renamed Keogh Barracks. The Irish Army closed Keogh Barracks down in 1924??. The building came into possession of the Dublin Corporation and was used to house Dublin families who were on the housing list. At the same time, Christian Brothers purchased three of the buildings and turned two of them into class rooms and called it "St Michaels CBS". It is currently situated in Inchicore, Dublin. President Mary Robinson visited the school in October 1996. Note: not to be confused with Richmond Barracks, Templemore, County Tipperary.