Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd – Not much Discovering taking place these days, but I managed to take in the former Barracks of Beggars Bush, home of the Labour History Museum, the @NatPrintMuseum, & site of the execution of one of the more enigmatic characters (1/8)
Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd – Not much Discovering taking place these days, but I managed to take in the former Barracks of Beggars Bush, home of the Labour History Museum, the @NatPrintMuseum, & site of the execution of one of the more enigmatic characters (1/8)
Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd – Not much Discovering taking place these days, but I managed to take in the former Barracks of Beggars Bush, home of the Labour History Museum, the @NatPrintMuseum, & site of the execution of one of the more enigmatic characters (1/8)
in Irish history. Built in 1827 as a training depot for the British army, it was home to the South Irish Horse squadron & was also the 1st army barracks in the country to be handed over to the Irish Republican Army in January 1922 following the signing of the Treaty. It... (2/8)
in Irish history. Built in 1827 as a training depot for the British army, it was home to the South Irish Horse squadron & was also the 1st army barracks in the country to be handed over to the Irish Republican Army in January 1922 following the signing of the Treaty. It... (2/8)
in Irish history. Built in 1827 as a training depot for the British army, it was home to the South Irish Horse squadron & was also the 1st army barracks in the country to be handed over to the Irish Republican Army in January 1922 following the signing of the Treaty. It... (2/8)
subsequently became the HQ of the National Army. Some original buildings from the 19th century remain, with the Labour History museum located in the Garrison HQ, & the National Print Museum in the former Chapel. The execution on 24th Nov. 1922 of Erskine Childers, father of (3/8)
subsequently became the HQ of the National Army. Some original buildings from the 19th century remain, with the Labour History museum located in the Garrison HQ, & the National Print Museum in the former Chapel. The execution on 24th Nov. 1922 of Erskine Childers, father of (3/8)
subsequently became the HQ of the National Army. Some original buildings from the 19th century remain, with the Labour History museum located in the Garrison HQ, & the National Print Museum in the former Chapel. The execution on 24th Nov. 1922 of Erskine Childers, father of (3/8)
subsequently became the HQ of the National Army. Some original buildings from the 19th century remain, with the Labour History museum located in the Garrison HQ, & the National Print Museum in the former Chapel. The execution on 24th Nov. 1922 of Erskine Childers, father of (3/8)
subsequently became the HQ of the National Army. Some original buildings from the 19th century remain, with the Labour History museum located in the Garrison HQ, & the National Print Museum in the former Chapel. The execution on 24th Nov. 1922 of Erskine Childers, father of (3/8)
President Erskine Hamilton Childers, is worth delving into briefly.

Erskine Childers, born in London, fought for the British Empire during the Boer War, before getting involved in Irish Nationalist politics. He owned & captained The Asgard, smuggling in guns & ammo to the (4/8)
President Erskine Hamilton Childers, is worth delving into briefly.Erskine Childers, born in London, fought for the British Empire during the Boer War, before getting involved in Irish Nationalist politics. He owned & captained The Asgard, smuggling in guns & ammo to the (4/8)
President Erskine Hamilton Childers, is worth delving into briefly.Erskine Childers, born in London, fought for the British Empire during the Boer War, before getting involved in Irish Nationalist politics. He owned & captained The Asgard, smuggling in guns & ammo to the (4/8)
President Erskine Hamilton Childers, is worth delving into briefly.Erskine Childers, born in London, fought for the British Empire during the Boer War, before getting involved in Irish Nationalist politics. He owned & captained The Asgard, smuggling in guns & ammo to the (4/8)
President Erskine Hamilton Childers, is worth delving into briefly.Erskine Childers, born in London, fought for the British Empire during the Boer War, before getting involved in Irish Nationalist politics. He owned & captained The Asgard, smuggling in guns & ammo to the (4/8)
Volunteers in 1914 in what became known as the Howth Gun Running. At the outbreak of WW1, he rejoined the British Army, earning himself the Distinguished Service Cross. After the war, he once more was Engaged in Irish Nationalism, & was a member of the negotiating team that (5/8)
Volunteers in 1914 in what became known as the Howth Gun Running. At the outbreak of WW1, he rejoined the British Army, earning himself the Distinguished Service Cross. After the war, he once more was Engaged in Irish Nationalism, & was a member of the negotiating team that (5/8)
Volunteers in 1914 in what became known as the Howth Gun Running. At the outbreak of WW1, he rejoined the British Army, earning himself the Distinguished Service Cross. After the war, he once more was Engaged in Irish Nationalism, & was a member of the negotiating team that (5/8)
signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Which he then opposed! He was a Captain in the anti-treaty IRA, was captured by Free State forces, & sentenced to be executed by firing squad for possessing a firearm. Which was gifted to him by….the head of the Free State, Michael Collins! (6/8)
Irish History!!! Before his execution, he shook hands & chatted with his executioners, & even told his son (the future President) to do the same after the execution. His final words were to his executioner…"Take a step or two forward, lads, it will be easier that way." He (7/8)
Irish History!!! Before his execution, he shook hands & chatted with his executioners, & even told his son (the future President) to do the same after the execution. His final words were to his executioner…"Take a step or two forward, lads, it will be easier that way." He (7/8)
Irish History!!! Before his execution, he shook hands & chatted with his executioners, & even told his son (the future President) to do the same after the execution. His final words were to his executioner…"Take a step or two forward, lads, it will be easier that way." He (7/8)
was interred in the barracks until 1923, when he was exhumed & reburied in the republican plot at Glasnevin Cemetery.
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Do you know if there is any commemorative plaques/info concerning Erskine Childers in Beggars Bush relating to his execution? I didnt spot any. @irelandbattles @HistIreHedge @DubHistorians @MilHistSocIre @1916walkingtour @glaragy_history @ScuffilC
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