Portlaoise Co. Laois

Known until 1929 as Maryborough, and was an important town in the sixteenth century, as the site of the Fort of Maryborough, a fort built by English settlers during the Plantation. It is the county town of Laois.

1789 – Old County Gaol, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: Richard Harman

An impressive façade with unusual vermiculation and giant Doric order,

1830 – Prison, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: William Deane Butler

Now obscured by more modern security measures,

1847 – Portlaoise Railway Station, Co. Laois

Architect: Sancton Wood

Originally a station on the Great Southern and Western Railway,

1850 – Former Bank of Ireland, Railway St., Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: George Halpin

Former bank branch for the Bank of Ireland.

1872 – SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: J.S. Butler

The original church on the site was constructed in 1822 and later extended and the tower added in 1872.

1885 – Town Hall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: John H. Shaw

Former townhall extended after an architectural competition in 1885.

1891 – Former Munster & Leinster Bank, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Built as a branch for the Munster &

1935 – Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: Scott & Good

In 1935 Scott & Good designed Portlaoise General Hospital.

1971 – ESB District Offices, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: Robinson, Keefe & Devane

Including a service yard as well as an office building for the region,