Irishmanlost documents the abandoned and forgotten spaces of Ireland

Places left behind through time, migration, and quiet neglect.

For nearly two decades, Irishmanlost has documented forgotten buildings and interiors across the country, many of which no longer exist today.

This work is not about spectacle or thrill-seeking. It focuses on memory, atmosphere, and capturing the lives we’ve left behind before they disappear.

Black-and-white historical photo of two men demonstrating a grappling technique on a mat before a seated audience, with flags and gym equipment in the background

Empty historic indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, exposed ceiling beams, tall windows, and wall-mounted climbing equipment

St Patrick’s Barracks, Ballymena

A Forgotten Military Past

Once home to generations of soldiers, St Patrick’s Barracks in Ballymena witnessed more than seven decades of Northern Ireland’s military history. From American servicemen during the Second World War to its eventual closure in 2007, the site has a story worth remembering. Through historic wartime photographs and my own images taken in 2017, discover a place where the echoes of military life have long since faded.

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