He sold the building in October 1936, through selling agent John King Robinson, due to the fear of attacks from the Irish Republican Army.

A steward wrote to his master stating that golf was being played on the land of Major General ACH Stewart.

In a letter he stated "Mr Chambers, Manager of the Ulster Bank, Dr Carre and a few others been playing golf on the lawn starting at McDaid's old lodge and going across into the Fort Field".

[9] Dessie Larkin, a local councillor, said "I think it is a huge mistake to leave the north of the county without an army presence.

"[10] He recalled how his father James (Big Jim) Larkin was presented with a membership card for the officer's mass.

The protest was organised by the Donegal Steering Group Against Barrack Closures who include former Rockhill service personnel.

[11] Fine Gael politician Dinny McGinley was forced to leave the Dáil after he caused a row with Willie O'Dea.

Leas Ceann Comhairle, Brendan Howlin asked McGinley to leave when he repeatedly shouted at O'Dea.

[12] An open day was held at the barracks on 14 January 2009 and a final mass was celebrated by army chaplain, Fr.