Geneva Barracks

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About this place

Geneva Barracks (Irish: Beairic na Ginéive) in County Waterford, Ireland, was a barracks created in 1783 by converting a settlement which had been created for an 18th-century colony (New Geneva) of disaffected citizens of Geneva following the Geneva Revolution of 1782. Built near Passage East, the colony was commissioned by the Irish Parliament and approved by the Crown. After the Genevans abandoned their plans to settle in Waterford, the colony became a military barracks instead. During the Irish Rebellion of 1798, the barracks was transformed into a holding centre for captured United Irishmen rebels, many of whom were executed, transported or conscripted. Today, the only remains of New Geneva are its ruined walls in a grassy field.

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Getting There & Parking

Geneva Barracks is located in County Waterford, roughly 139 km (2h 05m drive) from Cork and 172 km (2h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1493 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Raheen Strand (0.6 km away).

Cork139 km

~2h 05m drive

Limerick156 km

~2h 20m drive

Dublin172 km

~2h 30m drive

Nearest car park

1493 m from landmark

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