Govt sells Cork barracks for €41m
Defence Minister Michael Smith has formally completed the sale of Murphy Barracks in Ballincollig, Co Cork.
The 90-acre site has been sold for €41m, with the proceeds due to be reinvested in the Defence Forces.
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SUBSCRIBEDefence Minister Michael Smith has formally completed the sale of Murphy Barracks in Ballincollig, Co Cork.
The 90-acre site has been sold for €41m, with the proceeds due to be reinvested in the Defence Forces.
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