The Curious Case of Mullingar Chapel

Watching this photo montage 1 of the last wedding in Mullingar’s garrison chapel, St Barbara’s, prompted some questions I have (sort of) answered and others that will have to wait for another day. Source: National Library of Ireland, catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000332062 (Accessed…

What is a garrison town?

Garrison town: it’s an odd name to call any town. After all, many urban areas started off with fortifications built and occupied by soldiers. Strong walls were built to keep the marauders out and to protect the law-abiding traders and…