McKee Barracks

MCKEE BARRACKS AND NEARBY

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Today I only explored a section of Blackhorse Avenue because it was very windy and there was a very intense rainstorm and I could not keep the lens dry.

I tried to conduct some research using Google’s Bard AI and received mostly incorrect information. It was suggest that the street was so named because it was host to a regular horse market but when I challenged this claim a number of times I eventually got the following response:

“Thank you for the clarification. I am still under development and I am always learning new things.”

“I have checked some additional sources, and you are correct. There was no horse market located on Blackhorse Avenue. The horse markets in Dublin were located in Smithfield and Stoneybatter.”

“The most likely explanation for the name Blackhorse Avenue is that it is a reference to the British Army horses that were stationed at McKee Barracks in the late 19th century. The barracks was located on Blackhorse Avenue, and the horses would have been a significant presence in the area.”

“It is also possible that the street’s name is a reference to the fact that the British Army horses were associated with the color black.” [I don’t understand this comment]

“I apologize for my previous response. I am still under development, and I am always learning new things. I appreciate your feedback, and I will try to do better in the future.”

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McKee Barracks in Dublin has been redeveloped. The redevelopment began in 2019 and is expected to be completed in 2024.

The redevelopment is being carried out by the Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (DFIDP), which is a €2.5 billion program to improve the infrastructure of the Irish Defence Forces.

The redevelopment of McKee Barracks includes the refurbishment of existing buildings, the construction of new buildings, and the improvement of the overall layout of the barracks.

The redevelopment is being undertaken in a number of phases. The first phase, which involved the refurbishment of Block H, was completed in 2021.

The second phase, which involves the refurbishment of Block F, is currently underway and is expected to be completed in 2023.

The third phase, which involves the construction of new buildings and the improvement of the overall layout of the barracks, is expected to begin in 2024.

The redevelopment of McKee Barracks will provide the Defence Forces with a modern and efficient military installation. The redevelopment will also improve the living and working conditions for Defence Forces personnel.