As with other military installations within Dublin, following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish defence forces took possession of the fort from British armed forces.
The Irish Army continued to operate the facility, including time as an ammunition store, until 1988, when it was handed over to the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Though some repair and maintenance works had previously been carried out by the OPW, as of 2015, the site was in a somewhat derelict state.
Unlike similar structures elsewhere (for example Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven, or Elizabeth Fort in Cork), the fort had not seen any investment for heritage tourism purposes – although the possibility of such works was referenced from time to time.
Some repairs were undertaken in 2016 to allow for the site to be partially opened to the public - initially as part of 1916 Rising centenary events.
As of 2019, and with "conservation works [..] on-going within the fort", the OPW operate guided tours of the site, with limited tours departing the Phoenix Park visitor centre at set times on Sundays, from April to October.
As with other military installations within Dublin, following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish defence forces took possession of the fort from British armed forces. The Irish Army continued to operate the facility, including time as an ammunition store, until 1988, when it was handed over to the Office of Public Works (OPW). Though some repair and maintenance works had previously been carried out by the OPW, as of 2015, the site was in a somewhat derelict state. Unlike similar structures elsewhere (for example Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven, or Elizabeth Fort in Cork), the fort had not seen any investment for heritage tourism purposes – although the possibility of such works was referenced from time to time. Some repairs were undertaken in 2016 to allow for the site to be partially opened to the public - initially as part of 1916 Rising centenary events. As of 2019, and with "conservation works [..] on-going within the fort", the OPW operate guided tours of the site, with limited tours departing the Phoenix Park visitor centre at set times on Sundays, from April to October.
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