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Connolly Barracks, also called Sean Connolly Barracks, is a former military installation in Longford town, Ireland. It was built in 1815, transferred to Irish control in 1922, and served as a full-time army base from 1972 until 2009. The name refers to Sean Connolly, a Longford Brigade commander in the Irish War of Independence, not to James Connolly; the complex is now used for planned events and other civic purposes. ([Longford County Council](https://www.longford.ie/en/visit/explore-the-past/sean-connolly-barracks/))
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What was Connolly Barracks?
Connolly Barracks, also called Sean Connolly Barracks, was a former military installation in Longford town, Ireland. It served as a full-time army base from 1972 until 2009.
When was Connolly Barracks built?
The barracks was built in 1815. It was transferred to Irish control in 1922 and later operated as a full-time army base until its closure in 2009.
Who was Sean Connolly?
The barracks was named for Sean Connolly, a Longford figure associated with Ireland's revolutionary and military history. The alternate name Sean Connolly Barracks reflects that local connection.
Is Connolly Barracks still an active army base?
No. The installation is described as a former military base, and its full-time army role ended in 2009. Its historical importance is tied to its long military use in Longford.
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