Custume Barracks

Custume Barracks is a military installation at Athlone in Ireland.

History
The barracks, which are named after Sergeant Custume who defended the bridge from the forces of King William III during the Siege of Athlone, were completed in 1691. The barracks were taken over by forces of the Irish Free State in 1922 and served as the headquarters of 4th Western Brigade until the brigade was disbanded. The barracks remain the home of 6th Infantry Battalion, Irish Army.