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This picture is probably Ballymullen Barracks
Denis Breen was born in 1924 at Tralee 'Staff Barracks'

The Staff Barracks later known as Saint Patrick Buildings in Boherbee were built about 1868. These were the married quarters for the permanent staff of the Barracks, such as depot instructions. Other British Regiments that served in Ballymullen included the Cheshire Regiment (I822) 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment (1874) the Lincoinshire Regiment, The Royal Inniskillings, the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, and Royal Marines. A former Depot Commander, Major P. Charrier R.M.F. who served in Ballymullen Barracks in 1912/13, was killed in action when in command of the 2nd Battalion R.M.F. during, the retreat from Mons in 1914. The scene of this action is marked by a Celtic Cross n the village of Etreux. During the Great War, Ballymullen became a rest barracks for various battalions who came to rest and regroup. Many extra huts were built at this time to accommodate the extra numbers.

From Tralee's Old Stock Reminisce by Mick O'Neill.
[any relation to Maureen? - Melvin Ashton's comment]
On a personal note, the Staff Barracks in Boherbee, played a big part in my childhood memories. I grew up a stone's throw from it, and all my friends lived there.  It was an imposing building, with three floors. It became the home for many Tralee families, divided like a block of apartments. It was torn down in the 1970s, and now the site of a housing scheme for the elderly with a drop in day care centre on the grounds (named Saint Patrick's Bungalows)
My grandfather was at the Battle of Mons, and survived, to be given the Mons Star. (with the 6th Inniskelling Dragoons)

Regards, Kerry Kate  cbcoburn@netidea.com   Information from 'rootsweb'

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