Stoneybatter in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

General Richard Mulcahy/An Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 5, 2024

1. General Richard Mulcahy/An Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On 12th December 1922 General Richard Mulcahy, Minister of Defence and Commander in Chief of the Irish Free State army took over this Barracks. He reviewed the first Free State troops here in Clarke Square.

Sculpture by John Coll, presented by the Mulcahy family.
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Ar an 12ú Nollaig 1922, chuaigh an Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh, Aire Consanta agus Ardcheannasaí Arm an tSaorstáit, i gceannas ar an mBeairic seo. Rinne sé na chéad trúpaí de chuid an tSaorstáit a léirbhreithniú anseo i gCearnóg an Chléirigh.

Dealbhóireacht le John Coll, bronnta ag Muintir Uí Mhaolchathaigh.

NMIHH 2000-3 [National Museum catalog number]

Erected by National Museum of Ireland.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1922.

Location. 53° 20.933′ N, 6° 17.116′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Stoneybatter. Marker is on the wall in the former

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Collins Barracks (now the National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History) east archway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Benburb Street, Dublin, Leinster D07 XKV4, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 5th Infantry Battalion Pipe Band (here, next to this marker); The Arms of the Bakers' Guild of Saints Clement and Anne (here, next to this marker); Arbour Hill Cemetery / Reilig Chnoc an Arbhair (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Duke of Rutland Water Fountain / Fountain Uisce Diúc Rutland (about 120 meters away); Theobald Wolfe Tone (about 120 meters away); Arbour Hill Military Cemetery and the Garrison School (about 150 meters away); The Croppies Acre Memorial Park (about 150 meters away); The 1916 Rising memorial area / Limistéar Cuimhneacháin 1916 (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . Richard Mulcahy (Dictionary of Irish Biography). (Submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 5, 2024

2. General Richard Mulcahy/An Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh Marker

Looking west across the former parade quadrangle,
known as Clarke Square

General Richard Mulcahy/An Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh Bas Relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 5, 2024

3. General Richard Mulcahy/An Ginerál Risteard Ó Maolchathaigh Bas Relief

Let us be brave then, and let us work

Collins Barracks Parade Quadrangle (Clarke Square) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

4. Collins Barracks Parade Quadrangle (Clarke Square)

Marker and artwork are in archway at extreme right of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.