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Celebrating the centenary of the 3rd Infantry Battalion in Kilkenny

On Friday (January 27), the 3rd Infantry Battalion will celebrate the centenary of its formation and 25 years at its home base in Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny. One of the army’s largest units and indeed one of the largest employers in Kilkenny and ...

23 Jan 2023 at 22:33

Deaths

Mascot of Kilkenny's 3 Inf Battalion, Fionn the Wolfhound, has died

Kilkenny's 3 Inf Battalion has announced the death of its old battalion mascot, Fionn the Irish Wolfhound. Fionn was a gentle giant and faithful companion who attended many events around Kilkenny over the years. Cpl Fionn was adored by his handler ...

08 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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BEST OF 2022: Kilkenny commemorates James Stephens Barracks handover

One hundred years ago Kilkenny’s military barracks was handed over to local members of the IRA by British Forces. Last Sunday the 3 Infantry Battalion, supported by the people of Kilkenny, commemorated that historic day. Current Officer ...

30 Dec 2022 at 17:33

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James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny backs Marymount fundraising campaign

The kind-hearted generosity of the people of Kilkenny has been instrumental in raising monies for Marymount Hospice in memory of a special young man who died from cancer. Killian Lawton was just 24 when he died in July 2021. A proud ...

03 Jan 2023 at 17:33

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Pictures: Fantastic day as Kilkenny commemorates James Stephens Barracks handover

09 Feb 2022 at 13:33

Kilkenny City

Kilkenny barracks bids fond farewell to much loved member of Defence Forces

Last week, the 3rd Infantry Batallion at James Stephens Barracks said farewell to Fr Dan McCarthy, who is retiring from the Defence Forces after nearly 17 years of distinguished service. The day was marked with a parade in the ...

20 Dec 2024 at 12:33

GAA

Kilkenny family proud as punch as popular GAA player completes army training

It was yet another proud day for the Scanlon family last Thursday, as Ryan completed his training in James Stephens Barracks. Ryan, a former student in St Kieran's College is a long-standing and respected member of the James ...

10 Feb 2025 at 09:33

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PICTURES: Meet the new Kilkenny army recruits in James Stephens Barracks

On Thursday, February 6, the 173rd 2-3 star platoon passed out as fully qualified three Star Privates in James Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny. Over the last number of weeks, under the command of Lt Cian Cassidy, Sgt Kev ...

12 Feb 2025 at 22:33

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GALLERY: New crop of Kilkenny soldiers graduate from James Stephens Barracks

02 Mar 2025 at 23:33

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