1897 – Former Library, Fr. Mathew Hall, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
The old library, which was in Fr. Mathew Hall since the 1950s,
The old library, which was in Fr. Mathew Hall since the 1950s,
Now a community resource centre, this Victorian building was constructed as boys and girls national schools in 1895-97.
Corner commercial premises with large glazed areas on the side elevation (now largely blocked up).
The second Theatre Royal on the same Hawkins Street site,
Austere but solid bank branch with subtle decorative plasterwork and symmetrical design.
A good example of the Queen Anne revival with an elaborate shop front.
Originally designed by Patrick Byrne in 1852,
Constructed in 1898 and extended by William M.
In the early months of 1897, construction started on this building comprised a chapel and adjoining lecture hall,
“The addition which are now contemplated are not without some connexion with its original scheme,