Survey Data
Reg No
14306048
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Oldcastle Constabulary Barrack
Original Use
House
In Use As
Garda station/constabulary barracks
Date
1880 - 1885
Coordinates
255313, 280276
Date Recorded
23/04/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Corner-sited end-of-terrace three-bay two-storey rendered former house, built in 1882, now in use as Garda Síochána station. Round-arched door openings with replacement spoked fanlights and doors. Square-headed openings with replacement timber sash windows. Hipped slate roof with brick chimneystacks. Render date plaques over entrance doors.
Appraisal
This former house occupies a prominent location at a corner of the market square. Both street elevations are identical. The scale and symmetry of the building make a positive impact on the streetscape.