Discover a history spanning over 200 years and the key role Richmond Barracks played in the history of our nation. Learn about the lives of the soldiers who were stationed here, the 1916 Rising rebels who were held here, as well as the people who lived and learned here when the army had gone. The guided tour traces the story of the men, women and children who all passed through this remarkable space. Guided tours last approximately 50 minutes.

Built in 1814, Richmond Barracks was one of Dublin’s largest British Army barracks. It was here that over 3,000 of the men and women involved in the 1916 Easter Rising were held following the surrender.

In addition to six of the seven signatories of the Proclamation and seven others later executed at Kilmainham Gaol, other notable Irish people held in the gymnasium include: Eamon De Valera, Countess Markievicz, Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith, William T. Cosgrave, Eoin MacNeill, Thomas Ashe, Noel Lemass and Sean T. O’Kelly.

The Barracks includes a restored early 20th century classroom, with authentic features and original school registers dating from 1895.

With audio visuals and interactive screens you can discover the history of Richmond Barracks, the social history of St Michael’s Estate and St Michael’s CBS.