1774 – Poor House, Limerick
Architect: Rev. Deane Hoare
In 1773 the Limerick county and city Grand Juries came together with a budget of 500 pounds to build a poorhouse on land donated by the local Bishop.
In 1773 the Limerick county and city Grand Juries came together with a budget of 500 pounds to build a poorhouse on land donated by the local Bishop.
Following an Act of Parliament in 1772,
Designed to replace the city`s overcrowded poorhouase,
The Newtown Limavady Poor Union was formed in 1839 and covered an area of 240 square miles.
With accommodation for 900,
Completed 15 November 1842.
Constructed between 1840 and 1844 at a cost of over £10,000.
Trim Workhouse was designed by George Wilkinson using one of his standard plans and was intended to hold 500 inmates.