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The Old Barracks Blog

Step behind the scenes of The Old Barracks with our blog — your place for stories, insights, and updates. From fascinating historical features to news about upcoming events and local recommendations, discover more about Cahersiveen and the wider Skellig Coast.

A desk in the old barracks
Life Inside a 19th-Century Barracks: What It Was Really Like

Life Inside a 19th-Century Barracks: What It Was Really Like

The old barracks from the otherside of the river
How The Old Barracks Connected Ireland to the World

How The Old Barracks Connected Ireland to the World

A group of people outside the Old Barracks
Restoring The Old Barracks: A Community Effort

Restoring The Old Barracks: A Community Effort

An animated painting of the old barracks
The Story of the Fenian Rising: How Cahersiveen Changed Irish History

The Story of the Fenian Rising: How Cahersiveen Changed Irish History