1790s – Castlerea House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
The earlier main block of seven bays was quite plain; while the 19th century wings had balustraded parapets. The three-bay side of the left wing served as the entrance front.
The earlier main block of seven bays was quite plain; while the 19th century wings had balustraded parapets. The three-bay side of the left wing served as the entrance front.
Two storey Italianate house designed for Charles O’Conor Don, replacing an earlier residence on Clonalis Estate dating from approximately 1750.
Imposing catholic church from English architect George Goldie, comprising nave, transepts, side aisles with two-storey sacristy to east and four-stage tower to north end of west front.
Castlerea was established as part of the system of district mental hospitals in 1939 as a Psychiatric Hospital annex to St Bridget’s Hospital in Ballinasloe.