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Buildings of Ireland

06 January 2010
1839 – Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Co. Louth

1839 – Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Co. Louth

Architect: John B. Keane / Thomas Smith Originally the site of a medieval Castle of the Pale, it was enlarged in the mid 18th century into a Georgian residence. At this stage it...

06 January 2010
1829 – Former Catholic Church, Ardee, Co. Louth

1829 – Former Catholic Church, Ardee, Co. Louth

Now a furniture store, the former Catholic church is a simple structure with few architectural pretensions. It was one of the earliest churches to be completed in the post- Emancipation period.

06 January 2010
1814 – Old St. Marys Church of Ireland, Ardee, Co. Louth

1814 – Old St. Marys Church of Ireland, Ardee, Co. Louth

Architect: C.H. Sillery The present nave and chancel are of nineteenth century construction but incorporate medieval fragments. It was repaired and rebuilt preserving only portions of tower of previous church – possibly to...

06 January 2010
1600s – St. Leger’s Castle, Ardee, Co. Louth

1600s – St. Leger’s Castle, Ardee, Co. Louth

One of two castles on the main street and known locally as the Courthouse, this early 17th century castle has been recently restored and will be turned to civic usage. It was converted...

06 January 2010
1600c – Hatch’s Castle, Ardee, Co. Louth

1600c – Hatch’s Castle, Ardee, Co. Louth

The smaller of the two castles on the street, Hatch’s Castle with its unusual rounded corners is a private home. The southern corner has a projecting turret.

06 January 2010
1909 – Bank of Ireland, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

1909 – Bank of Ireland, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Architect: J.P. Wren A wonderfully eccentric design for the Hibernian Bank which mixes a myriad of architectural features. The small tower with corner window and copper dome is the entrance to the manager’s...

06 January 2010
1906 – Market House, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

1906 – Market House, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Unusual market house from the early twentieth century in a curious hybrid of styles. Shown prior to its conversion to a library by deBlacam & Meagher Architects.

06 January 2010
1895 – Church, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

1895 – Church, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Architect: William Hague Designed by prominent church architect William Hague, this church of 1896 is attached to an earlier convent. A cruciform plan, the tower and spire is attached to the southern transept,...

06 January 2010
1860 – de Vesci Memorial, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

1860 – de Vesci Memorial, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Architect: J.S. Butler A robust and rustic obelisk in the middle of the market square dedicated to the 2nd Viscount de Vesci.