Survey Data
Reg No
21816002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
RIC barracks
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
177113, 146343
Date Recorded
15/12/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement former Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, built c. 1870. Comprising gable-fronted porch to front (west) elevation, single-bay two-storey extension with lean-to to rear (east) elevation and two-bay three-storey over basement block to south elevation. Now in disuse. Hipped slate roof having render bracketed eaves course and rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls with render platbands. Camber-headed openings having render block-and-start surrounds, limestone sills and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Tripartite camber-headed openings to south block, second floor with render block-and-start surrounds, limestone sills and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Round-headed opening to rear elevation having render block-and-start surround, limestone sill and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash window. Camber-headed opening to porch with render block-and-start surrounds, glazed overlight, now blocked up over timber panelled door. Flight of limestone steps to entrance having rendered balustrades with limestone copings.
Appraisal
This impressive substantial barracks incorporates architectural features characteristic of the period of construction, which include the projecting block, porch and fine rendered detailing. Despite its unconventional form, the building is well proportioned, and although now disused, retains most of its original form and massing, together with substantial quantities of the original fabric. It is one of three barracks, built to similar designs in the locality; the others are located in Bruff and Tipperary town. Its high quality design makes a striking contribution to the streetscape whilst its scale and height articulate the skyline. The barracks is an important addition to the architectural heritage of the New Pallas Grean.