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    Which Barracks Should Close Next? (Mark 2)

    The poll on this thread http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...ad.php?t=12918 is now out of date so lets start a new one.

    Given the economic situation, the downsizing of the PDF (to 10,000) and the need to reduce costs within the DF, should the DF be proactive and lead by example by closing more barracks?

    Outline your reasons (within what is in the public domain already)!
    34
    Cathal Brugha Bks, South Dublin
    17.65%
    6
    McKee Bks, North Dublin
    5.88%
    2
    Gormanston Camp
    8.82%
    3
    Aiken Bks, Dundalk
    2.94%
    1
    Collins Bks, Cork
    2.94%
    1
    Sarsfield Bks, Limerick
    5.88%
    2
    Kickham Bks, Clonmel
    35.29%
    12
    Stephens Bks, Kilkenny
    20.59%
    7
    Custume Bks, Athlone
    2.94%
    1
    Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa, Galway
    8.82%
    3
    Finner Camp
    5.88%
    2
    Dun Ui Neill, Cavan
    17.65%
    6
    Columb Bks, Mullingar
    17.65%
    6
    None
    29.41%
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  • #2
    My own belief:

    Kickham - move personnel to Sarsfield/Stephens
    Dun Ui Neill - move personnel to Finner/Custume/Columb

    Possibly Columb - move personnel to Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa/Custume
    Possibly Stephens - move personnel to Curragh/Collins
    Possibly Aiken - move personnel to Gormanston (make it harder to close as it is a strategic asset)

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    • #3
      Should you not consider putting in an option-

      None- as the DF has laready borne the brunt of Barrack Closures.

      Or words to that effect
      Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
      Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
      The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
      The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
      The best lack all conviction, while the worst
      Are full of passionate intensity.

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      • #4
        No.We are already overstreched as it is.Too many split units.Consolidating is gonna become even more neccessary if the new CS4 comes in.
        apod
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        Last edited by apod; 25 February 2011, 13:56.
        "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by hedgehog View Post
          Should you not consider putting in an option-

          None- as the DF has laready borne the brunt of Barrack Closures.

          Or words to that effect
          As requested

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          • #6
            As stated in the VFM report on lands, Gormonston is a strategic location due to both the air-to-ground and AD range.

            However, I raised this before (http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...hp/t-5457.html & http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...9&postcount=32) what about D13 as a possible alternative (Galley Head in Co.Cork)?

            It is an existing naval range with a higher altitute restriction that Gormonston. Having said that there is a lighthouse, golf course & civilian accomodiation in the area. But maybe a purchase of a small amount of land and it could be a runner?

            http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ey+head%22+map
            http://www.commissionersofirishlight...lley-head.aspx



            The danger area is the red area on this map, west of Cork: http://www.ihpa.ie/images/stories/ih...n_airspace.jpg
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            Last edited by DeV; 25 February 2011, 15:16.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by DeV View Post
              However, there is also a danger area in the Galley head area of Co.Cork, I'm not 100% sure but I think it is only used by the NS. Could it be an option for an AD range with the purchase of the headland (I don't know the area - just putting the idea out there)?
              I'm not sure how much space a AD shoot needs but it's probably no use. Also given the area and high levels of NIMBY-ism already prevalent...
              Beyond the Leap, beyond the law!

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              • #8
                Never mind barracks Tralee has shocking facilities and should no longer be used, same for Bere Island.
                Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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                • #9
                  what a lot of people forget is that once we abandon these things it is extremely difficult to get them back
                  "Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "

                  "No, they're trying to fly the tank"

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by The real Jack View Post
                    same for Bere Island.
                    Read the report and see what it says about Bere Island

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by DeV View Post
                      Read the report and see what it says about Bere Island
                      What report?
                      Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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                      • #12
                        http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/fba727373c93a4f080256c53004d976e/dcd44ccfac2b8b078025780e005939e3/$FILE/76410504.pdf/Value%20for%20Money%20Review%20of%20Military%20Tra %20ining%20Lands%20Final%20November%202010.pdf

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by DeV View Post
                          As requested
                          Thanks

                          However
                          Voters: 12
                          28 votes are in and the figures totalled up come to 239%

                          Are the Shinners looking after this poll
                          Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
                          Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
                          The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
                          The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
                          The best lack all conviction, while the worst
                          Are full of passionate intensity.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by DeV View Post
                            http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/fba727373c93a4f080256c53004d976e/dcd44ccfac2b8b078025780e005939e3/$FILE/76410504.pdf/Value%20for%20Money%20Review%20of%20Military%20Tra %20ining%20Lands%20Final%20November%202010.pdf
                            Cheers
                            Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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                            • #15
                              Why isn't tralee on this poll?

                              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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