RIC regulations

The British Army in Waterford

A distribution of the British Army Barracks in Britain and Ireland. Apparently Ireland was the first country in Europe to have an army barracks. The exhibition can be viewed at Dungarvan Castle, County Waterford. The picture below shows the living conditions of a British soldier in the early 19th century.

The RIC at Dungarvan Castle

The RIC were an armed colonial police force which existed from the mid 19th century until the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922. They were very much the eyes and ears of the British Administration. Catholics served in the other ranks while the officers were almost exclusively Protestant. It was forbidden to serve in one's native county.  The above images were taken at Dungarvan Castle in County Waterford. It is run by the OPW  and admission to the exhibition is free.

The above picture shows the RIC leaving their depot in Dublin for the last time.