Gardaí may vacate fort in heritage centre plan

Gardaí may relocate from a station in Cork City amid plans to use the existing building as part of an interpretive centre.

Gardaí may vacate fort in heritage centre plan

The City Council is anxious to take over all of the buildings that were part of the 17th century Elizabeth Fort at Barrack Street. Within its walls is housed Barrack Street Garda Station.

The fort has a varied and colourful history since it was first built in 1601 by Sir George Carew, who named it after Queen Elizabeth 1.

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