Scenes from Columb Barracks Mullingar from over the years. Closing on 28th March 2012. Many thanks to Jack the Stroller for the Glen footage and whoever took the seventies clip.
A fitting tribute to those who share the history of Columb Barracks in Mullingar. A lovely video portraying the heart and soul of all those who have served. Moved me to tears... God Bless All as the page is turned and and a new chapter is written. Thank you for sharing.
Scenes from the Glen are priceless. Soldiering was tough in those days regardless if you were regular or reserve. Compared to them we had it handy. Many's the happy camp I spent in Columb Barracks since my first there in 1979. Many's the woeful hangover I suffered there too. We were always made welcome, were well fed & watered. What more could an Artillery Reservist ask for, except more ammo. This closure is a casualty too far. End Of Mission, Regiments Rest. Tommy Shaughnessy(retd) 1 Bty 54 FAR
Very sad day for all the people of mullingar .My father served here since 1982 my brother served here since 1997 and unfortunately i could only serve 6 months as a soldier in this barracks,bassically grew up in the place as i went there everyday after school to see my dad ,and just to say them crooks of politicians we have,in taking away Collumb Barracks you took away alot of my childhood memorys
Wonderful stuff I was so proud of my da as he was of the men of the 4th Filed artillery he was OC from 1955 to 58 we lived in B house Columb Barracks I was 1 to 4 years of age at the time Lt.Col Jimmy Dolan RIP
Very sad, I was 20th Bty 4th FAR, was some fun years, off to the Glen one year and then off to Fort Dunree(Inish Owen) really sad to see the Barracks close, in my day the canteen was considered one of thye best in the country, meal on Sunday wasn't bad at all. Times move on I guess, memories will live forever, Slainte from Alan in Miami, Florida
