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Former military base and internment camp in Northern Ireland
Abercorn Barracks, sometimes referred to as Ballykinlar Barracks or Ballykinler Barracks, is a former military base in Ballykinler in County Down, Northern
Abercorn_Barracks
Village in County Down, Northern Ireland
the site of a former British Army base and internment camp known as Abercorn Barracks. At the time of the conquest of Ulster by John de Courcy around 1177
Ballykinler
Infantry regiment of the British Army from 1959 to 1994
Ireland in mid-1973. In 1975, following its eighteen-month posting to Abercorn Barracks in Ballykinler, Northern Ireland, 1 DERR moved to Shoeburyness, Essex
Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment
Duke_of_Edinburgh's_Royal_Regiment
Former British Army regiment
1951 and to Malaya in 1957. It was posted to Abercorn Barracks in Ballykinler in 1960 and to Buller Barracks in Münster in 1962. While in Munster the regiment
Cheshire_Regiment
Imprisonment or confinement of groups of people without trial
detention camps in Albania (2024–present) Abercorn Barracks, Northern Ireland (sometimes referred to as Ballykinlar Barracks) (1919–1921, 1971) Reconcentration
Internment
Incidents in Ballykinler, Northern Ireland during the Troubles
killed in a Provisional Irish Republican Army van bomb attack outside Abercorn Barracks. Private Swanick was a member of the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment
The_Troubles_in_Ballykinler
Specialist command of the British Army
Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall Army Training Unit Northern Ireland, at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler Army Training Unit Scotland, at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh
Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command
Army_Recruiting_and_Initial_Training_Command
Military unit
In March 1983 the Devon & Dorsets became a resident battalion at Abercorn Barracks in Ballykinler in Northern Ireland as part of the 39th Infantry Brigade
Devonshire and Dorset Regiment
Devonshire_and_Dorset_Regiment
Military unit
The regiment moved to Dale Barracks in Chester in 1991, to Abercorn Barracks in Ballykinler in 1994 and Clive Barracks in Shropshire in 1996. From their
Staffordshire_Regiment
Irish politician (1890–1953)
after the death of Terence MacSwiney. As a result, he was sent to Abercorn Barracks in County Down, during which time his home back in Portlaoise was
Thomas_F._O'Higgins
Month of 1974
Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb exploded inside a stolen truck near Abercorn Barracks at Ballykinler, Northern Ireland, and destroyed the two-story Sandes
October_1974
Former regiment of the British Army
new regimental Colours. In April 1985, the battalion redeployed to Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Northern Ireland and was heavily committed in domestic
Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire
Prince_of_Wales's_Own_Regiment_of_Yorkshire
Irish politician (1891–1979)
where they were imprisoned in Richmond Barracks in Dublin. O'Doherty was sent soon afterwards to the Abercorn Barracks at Ballykinlar in County Down. He spent
Joseph_O'Doherty
Royal Corps of Signals The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler (Resident Battalion) (Light Infantry, 15 x 4 ton Bedford
Outline of the British Army at the end of the Cold War
Outline_of_the_British_Army_at_the_end_of_the_Cold_War
Ireland in 1996. From 1998 to 2000, the battalion was stationed at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Northern Ireland. During the 1st Battalion's 1992 deployment
History of the Scots Guards (1946–present)
History_of_the_Scots_Guards_(1946–present)
Early-to-mid 2010s reorganisation of the British Army
2015: 8 Regiment RLC disbanded (formerly at BFG Munster and late York Barracks) on 31 March 2012. 24 Regiment RLC (part of 104th Logistic Support Brigade)
Army_2020
determination of the women who ran it. The Sandes Soldiers Home at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler was bombed in a terrorist attack by the Provisional Irish
Elise_Sandes
Military unit
Headquarters were located at Ballykinler Army Base which is also home to Abercorn Barracks where another British unit would be on a 2-year posting. Bases were
3rd Battalion, Ulster Defence Regiment
3rd_Battalion,_Ulster_Defence_Regiment
Ballykinler Ballykinler 107.5 FM 4 August 2014 (due to closure of Abercorn Barracks) Radio BGWS Farnborough 1179 AM May 2019 Radio Blackburn 102.2 FM
List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
List_of_radio_stations_in_the_United_Kingdom
Military unit
expected to be fighting. On 19 April 1941, the regiment moved to Abercorn Barracks at Ballykinlar and re-equipped as an armoured regiment with Mk I Valentine
North_Irish_Horse
Irish republican (1880–1921)
Born 1880 Cork, County Cork, Ireland Died 15 November 1921 (aged 40–41) Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, County Down, Northern Ireland Party Sinn Féin
Tadhg_Barry
1972 attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A bomb attack took place in Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 4 March 1972. The bomb explosion claimed the lives of two young women and
Abercorn_Restaurant_bombing
Palace Barracks 2nd Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment, Abercorn Barracks 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, Victoria Barracks Royal Inniskilling
Structure of the British Army in 1939
Structure_of_the_British_Army_in_1939
fire, but the Volunteers escaped safely. An IRA unit bombed a business in Abercorn Square, Strabane. A 74-year-old civilian was injured. 17 January: An IRA
Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1980–1989)
Chronology_of_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_actions_(1980–1989)
Incident in southern England during The Troubles
The Deal barracks bombing was an attack by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) on the Royal Marine Depot, Deal, England. It took place at 8:22
Deal_barracks_bombing
Irish and British infantry regiment (1793–1953)
the regiment was ordered to be formed. John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Abercorn, a prominent figure in Co Tyrone politics and a friend of British Prime
Royal_Tyrone_Fusiliers
1996 IRA attack in Lisburn, Northern Ireland
The Thiepval Barracks bombing was a double car bomb attack carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) on 7 October 1996. The bombs exploded
Thiepval_barracks_bombing
Former volunteer in the Provisional Irish Republican Army
strategy." In 2009 she was arrested in connection with the Massereene Barracks shooting. She was charged with providing property for the purposes of terrorism
Marian_Price
1996 IRA attack in Germany
based in mainland Europe on 28 June 1996 against the British Army's Quebec Barracks at Osnabrück Garrison near Osnabrück, Germany. The main participants in
Osnabrück_mortar_attack
1988 IRA bombing of British Army barracks in Germany
The Glamorgan barracks bombing was the bombing of a British Army military barracks in Duisburg, West Germany, carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican
Glamorgan_barracks_bombing
Military unit
duties on 1 April 1970. Headquarters was originally in the ancient Gough Barracks in Armagh City, formerly home to the Depot, Royal Irish Fusiliers, but
2nd Battalion, Ulster Defence Regiment
2nd_Battalion,_Ulster_Defence_Regiment
Scottish footballer
the Scottish League for Abercorn. Prior to the First World War, Jeffrey was the assistant schoolmaster at the Perth Barracks. He served as a sergeant
Charles_Jeffrey_(footballer)
Irish republican (1948–2008)
than twelve hours at the Springfield Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) barracks and later at Castlereagh, before being transported to Long Kesh. On 8 December
Brendan_Hughes
1985 IRA attack in Northern Ireland
attacks. Among the most devastating was the mortar attack on Newry RUC barracks in March. The attack involved two IRA active service units from the East
Attack on Ballygawley barracks
Attack_on_Ballygawley_barracks
1991 IRA attack in Northern Ireland
The Glenanne barracks bombing was a large truck bomb attack carried out by the Provisional IRA against a British Army (Ulster Defence Regiment) base at
Glenanne_barracks_bombing
1981 IRA attack in London, England
The Chelsea Barracks bombing was an attack carried out by a London-based Active Service Unit (ASU) of the Provisional IRA on 10 October 1981, using a remote-controlled
Chelsea_Barracks_bombing
Formation of the Land Forces in Northern Ireland (CLFNI)
kilometres (580 mi2). From formation battalion HQ was based at Mahon Road Barracks, known by the troops as "Fort Mahon", a new purpose-built UDR base on the
11th Battalion, Ulster Defence Regiment
11th_Battalion,_Ulster_Defence_Regiment
PIRA volunteer (1950–2013)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Dolours_Price
Massacre in Belfast by the British Army
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Ballymurphy_massacre
Scottish noble (born 1948)
Steward of Household on 22 July 2009 on the retirement of the 5th Duke of Abercorn. He relinquished his appointment on 22 February 2023 and was succeeded
James Ramsay, 17th Earl of Dalhousie
James_Ramsay,_17th_Earl_of_Dalhousie
Mass shooting in Derry, Northern Ireland
MacLellan was the operational commander and issued orders from Ebrington Barracks. He gave orders to Lieutenant Colonel Derek Wilford, commander of 1 Para
Bloody_Sunday_(1972)
1974 IRA bombings in Surrey, England
because they were popular with British Army personnel stationed at Pirbright barracks. Four soldiers and one civilian were killed. Sixty-five people were wounded
Guildford_pub_bombings
1992 shooting committed by an off-duty RUC constable
before he was disarmed by other RUC members and taken to Newtownards RUC barracks, where he appeared agitated and aggressively intoxicated. When his blood
1992 Sinn Féin Headquarters shooting
1992_Sinn_Féin_Headquarters_shooting
1969 attack in Derry, Northern Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Burntollet_Bridge_incident
Paramilitary force active from 1969 to 2005
railway stations and other public buildings. The IRA was blamed for the Abercorn Restaurant bombing in March 1972, when a bomb exploded without warning
Provisional Irish Republican Army
Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
1998 car bombing in Northern Ireland by the Real IRA
was set up as a casualty field centre, and the British Army's Lisanelly Barracks served as a makeshift morgue. According to the Conflict Archive on the
Omagh_bombing
Catholic military chaplain. 4 March – Abercorn Restaurant bombing: A bomb exploded without warning in the Abercorn restaurant on Castle Lane, Belfast. Two
List of bombings during the Troubles
List_of_bombings_during_the_Troubles
Irish republican paramilitary group split from the Provisional IRA in 1997
2000. In March 2009 it claimed responsibility for an attack on Massereene Barracks which killed two British soldiers, the first to be killed in Northern Ireland
Real_Irish_Republican_Army
Provisional IRA attack in England
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
1996_Manchester_bombing
Provisional IRA attack in London, England
bombing Airey Neave killing Glasgow pub bombings Brussels bombing Chelsea Barracks bombing 1982 – 1998 Hyde & Regent's Park bombings Harrods bombing Brighton
1973_Old_Bailey_bombing
1988 killings in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Corporals_killings
with Nyasaland, and 597 in Abercorn in the Northern Province. The last camp that was built in Northern Rhodesia at Abercorn (today's Mbala, Zambia). It
Evacuation of Polish civilians from the USSR in World War II
Evacuation_of_Polish_civilians_from_the_USSR_in_World_War_II
British troops and an IRA unit at the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) barracks in Pomeroy, County Tyrone. incendiary devices severely damaged a clothes
Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1992–1999)
Chronology_of_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_actions_(1992–1999)
Irish politician from Northern Ireland
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Martina_Anderson
Irish Republican Army member
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Brian_Gillen
Republican paramilitary group in Northern Ireland
female UDR soldier to be killed by enemy action. See: Attack on UDR Clogher barracks 13 May 1974: Eugene Martin (18) and Sean McKearney (19), both Catholic
Provisional IRA East Tyrone Brigade
Provisional_IRA_East_Tyrone_Brigade
Irish republican (born 1948)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Thomas McMahon (Irish republican)
Thomas_McMahon_(Irish_republican)
Irish republican soldier
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Edward Butler (Irish republican)
Edward_Butler_(Irish_republican)
1994 mass shooting in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland
police documents related to the investigation were destroyed at Gough Barracks RUC station, allegedly because of fears they were contaminated by asbestos
Loughinisland_massacre
Northern Irish murder case
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Murder_of_Jean_McConville
Irish dissident republican (1956–2019)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Seamus_McGrane
Paramilitary unit
occasions they killed civilian bystanders. Other examples include the Abercorn Restaurant bombing in Belfast in 1972, where two people were killed and
Provisional IRA Belfast Brigade
Provisional_IRA_Belfast_Brigade
Irish republican
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Brian Keenan (Irish republican)
Brian_Keenan_(Irish_republican)
List of armed vehicles used by the Provisional IRA
gun engaged an Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter approaching Crossmaglen barracks on a resupply mission. The helicopter flew back to its base, but one soldier
Improvised tactical vehicles of the Provisional IRA
Improvised_tactical_vehicles_of_the_Provisional_IRA
2001 Real IRA attack on the BBC headquarters in London
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
2001_BBC_bombing
IRA member
Constabulary (RUC) barracks in Keady. He was shot by British soldiers after placing a 100 lb bomb against the gable wall of the barracks during the IRA attack
Michael_McVerry
exploded a time bomb outside Inglis Barracks in Mill Hill, London. 20 February - Clive Barracks bombing - The Clive barracks bombing was a bomb attack carried
Timeline of the Troubles in Great Britain
Timeline_of_the_Troubles_in_Great_Britain
Irish republican (born 1968)
Marshall and Tony McCaughey, left Lurgan Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) barracks after signing bail. A small quantity of ammunition had previously been
Colin_Duffy
1993 IRA attack in Cheshire, England
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Warrington_bombings
Provisional IRA bombing in London
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
1993_Bishopsgate_bombing
Provisional IRA member
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Thomas_McElwee
1986 IRA attack in Northern Ireland
create no-go zones. On 7 December 1985 it launched an attack on the RUC barracks in Ballygawley, destroying the base and killing two RUC officers. It was
Attack on RUC Birches barracks
Attack_on_RUC_Birches_barracks
1972 incident in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Springhill_massacre
IRA volunteer and writer (born 1957)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Anthony_McIntyre
Military unit
November 1991 – 6 UDR was presented with colours at St Lucia Barracks, Omagh, by The Duke of Abercorn. Ulster Defence Regiment List of battalions and locations
6th Battalion, Ulster Defence Regiment
6th_Battalion,_Ulster_Defence_Regiment
Brief altercation between the IRA and British Army
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
1976_Andersonstown_incident
Decision-making body of the Provisional IRA
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
IRA_Army_Council
Member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Martin Lynch (Irish republican)
Martin_Lynch_(Irish_republican)
1983 Provisional IRA attack in London, England
attack in London for some time when a bomb exploded at the Royal Artillery Barracks, injuring three British soldiers. One week later, on the afternoon of 17
1983_Harrods_bombing
Protest by Irish republican prisoners in Northern Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
1981_Irish_hunger_strike
1976 mass shooting in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Walker's_Bar_attack
Irish Provisional IRA member (1954–1981)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Bobby_Sands
Attack in London
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
2000_MI6_attack
Provisional IRA member (1922-2001)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Joe_B._O'Hagan
1987 British ambush in Northern Ireland
on Royal Ulster Constabulary bases. The first was an attack on the RUC barracks in Ballygawley on 7 December 1985, in which two police officers were shot
Loughgall_ambush
IRA volunteer and bomb-maker (1957–2013)
Service at a farm near Crossmaglen on 10 April 1997, and taken to Gough Barracks in Armagh for questioning. During a week of questioning, McGinn confessed
Bernard_Henry_McGinn
Military unit
Ireland Troubles in August 1969, rioters, led by IRA men, attacked the RUC barracks in Crossmaglen, in retaliation for the attacks on Catholic/nationalist
Provisional IRA South Armagh Brigade
Provisional_IRA_South_Armagh_Brigade
Irish Republican (born 1936/1937)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Ivor_Bell
Irish political activist
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Sean Murray (Irish republican)
Sean_Murray_(Irish_republican)
German army officer (1870–1964)
present-day Zambia. He was instructed by the British to march north to Abercorn to surrender his army, arriving there on 25 November. The remains of his
Paul_von_Lettow-Vorbeck
Provisional Irish Republican Army member
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Nessan_Quinlivan
Northern Ireland dispute over parades
short time. The security barriers were removed, and soldiers returned to barracks. According to the RUC, over the period from 1 to 13 July across Northern
Drumcree_conflict
1960s–1998 conflict in Northern Ireland
was largely counter-productive. The Aldershot bombing, an attack on the barracks of the Parachute Regiment in retaliation for Bloody Sunday, killed five
The_Troubles
IRA member and British intelligence agent alleged to be Stakeknife (1946–2023)
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Freddie_Scappaticci
1980 murder of two police officers in Ireland
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Murder of Henry Byrne and John Morley
Murder_of_Henry_Byrne_and_John_Morley
Disputes between Northern Ireland loyalist groups
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
Loyalist_feud
Scottish soldiers' killings Red Lion bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Abercorn bombing Donegall Street bombing Battle at Springmartin Battle of Lenadoon
Maria_Gatland
1988 attack in Northern Ireland
launched an assault on the police barracks in Ballygawley, shooting dead two officers and destroying the barracks with a bomb. In June 1988, six off-duty
Ballygawley_bus_bombing
British diplomat, intelligence officer, and author (1921–1976)
attacks Glamorgan barracks bombing Inglis Barracks bombing Ballygawley bus bombing Jonesborough ambush Clive Barracks bombing Deal barracks bombing Mayobridge
Christopher_Ewart-Biggs
2001 bombing in Ealing, London, England
Pub bombing McGurk's Bar bombing Balmoral showroom bombing Bloody Sunday Abercorn Restaurant bombing Donegall St bombing Battle at Springmartin Dungiven
2001_Ealing_bombing
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