'History and development of Victoria Barracks from its foundation to the eve of World War One'

The 18th Regiment of Foot Royal Irish Regiment (& South Irish Horse) Association will present a lecture series during Heritage Week to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the start of World War One.

Many thousands of men from Ireland voluntarily enlisted with the British army in the defence of Belgium & France.

As part of this lecture series the Association has invited Anne Marie Lennon B.A. History/Archaeology to offer a presentation on the 'History and development of Victoria Barracks from its foundation to the eve of World War 1'.

Built as Clonmel Infantry Barracks between 1780 and 1782 and renamed Victoria Barracks in honour of Queen Victoria in 1837. In 1873 it became the depot of the two battalions of the “18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot”.

All are invited to attend to hear the interesting history of this important building.
Any queries relating to this lecture can be referred to 18thregoffoot.r.i.reg@gmail.com or through the Association Facebook page.

Kindly supported by Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford County Councils & the Association of Disbanded Irish Regiments.
All are invited to attend.