Military memorabilia previously housed in Columb Barracks will not be making a return to Mullingar, but will be housed instead in Custume Barracks, Athlone.
The decision was confirmed to Mullingar councillors in a letter from Minister for Justice Alan Shatter. They had written to enquire whether the collection, which was transferred to Custume Barracks when the Mullingar troops moved there in March 2012, would be returned to the military museum in Columb Barracks.
According to the letter, “provision has been made to house the memorabilia in a suitable location in Custume Barrcks, Athlone which is the new location for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment”.
The letter adds that the facility will open shortly, and that the military memorabilia will be on display to members of the public by appointment.
