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| MILITARY BARRACK, ATHLONE.- Owing to its geographical situation, about the centre of the island, and standing astride the noble river Shannon, whose principal "pass" it commands, Athlone is justly looked upon as an invaluable strategic point, and, consequently, England has kept here for more than two hundred years, a strong military establishment, consisting of a reconstructed castle, a huge armory and extensive barracks. The garrison seldom numbers less than 4,000 men, and in seasons of political excitement, it is greatly increased. |
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