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Connaught Rangers

The Connaught Rangers were an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1793. Two years later King House would become their headquarters.

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From Georgian Home to Infantry Barracks

The Connaught Rangers were installed in King House, transforming it from grand Georgian family home into a barracks for 272 men, with a 30-bed hospital and jail cells. It would remain in the possession of the British army until Irish independence.

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Exhibition Artefacts

From military medals to the personal possessions of a commissioned officer, the Connaught Rangers exhibition at King House contains some rare and poignant artefacts, bringing the experiences of the soldiers to life.

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