1822 – Lough Key Castle, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Sited on Castle Island (named due to a 13th century tower on it) in Lough Key,
Sited on Castle Island (named due to a 13th century tower on it) in Lough Key,
A three-bay three-storey house, perhaps first built about 1720 but probably refronted with tripartite windows, and an extra storey added about 1830.
St. Nathy’s complex, comprises a school, former barracks and gate lodge. Now used as a school. Detached fourteen-bay three-storey former barracks,
Still in use today, with further extension and alterations by Millar & Symes in 1905. Of interest are the facilities accorded to the Branch Manager –
Five-bay two-storey over basement country house, begun 1825 and completed 1831, erected for Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Francis Arthur Knox-Gore (1803-73).
Also known as Mitchell Barracks, it was built as a direct result of the 1798 Rebellion. The land for the barracks was obtained from Lord Lucan and the official lease is dated 1827.
A fine Gothic style gatehouse into the Rockingham Demesne, now Lough Key Forest Park. Many of the other gatehouses were designed by Humphrey Repton (draughtsman to John Nash) but this differs hugely from the other more classically designed lodges associated with the demesne.
Formerly known as Ballinasloe District Asylum. Originally designed by William Murray, as a “1st class”
The former Castlebar prison was constructed between 1829 and 1834 at a cost of £23,000. According to Lewis,
Large branch bank for Bank of Ireland with outbuildings and living accommodation. Still in use today with extensions to the banking hall from the 1920s.
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