Whats in a name…?
Named: James’ Battery. Earliest documented fortification was known as James’ Battery.
Named: Rams Head Battery. The fort was upgraded over a two year period and renamed Rams Head Battery.
Named: Fort Camden. In Honour Of: The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Earl of Camden at the time, John Jeffreys Pratt
Named: Fort Meagher. In Honour Of: Thomas Francis Meagher, who led the Young Irelander’s and who unveiled the Irish Tricolour for the first time in 1848.
Named: Camden Fort Meagher. In Honour Of: The combined British and Irish history that shaped the fort.
We are Closed
Camden Fort Meagher will not open to the public for the remainder of the 2020 season. Please visit our website for regular updates on reopening dates. Thank you.
Contact us for further information on 085 850 1483 or bookings@camdenfortmeagher.ie