Dungarvan Courthouse is a judicial facility in Meagher Street, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.
| Dungarvan Courthouse | |
|---|---|
 Dungarvan Courthouse | |
  Dungarvan Courthouse Location within Ireland | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical style |
| Address | Dungarvan, County Waterford |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°05′27″N 7°37′14″W / 52.0907°N 7.6205°W |
| Completed | 1820 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | James Pain |
History
editThe courthouse, which was designed by James Pain in the neoclassical style and built in ashlar stone, was completed in 1820.[1][2] The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with five bays facing Meagher Street; the central section of three bays, which slightly projected forward, featured three rounded headed sash windows on the first floor flanked by pilasters supporting an entablature and a pediment.[1]
The building was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, which established county councils in every county, it also became the meeting place for the second and subsequent meetings of Waterford County Council.[3][a] The county council established their County Secretary's Office at Arus Brugha at Davitt's Quay in the early-20th century[4][5] before moving to modern Civic Offices at Davitt's Quay in 1999.[6]
Notes
edit- ^ The first meeting had been held at Waterford Courthouse.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Dungarvan Courthouse". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "1820s – Court House, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford". Archiseek. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ a b "The Powers of St Brigid's Well Brewery". Dungarvan Observer. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Iconic building gets go ahead to be turned into hostel". Dungarvan Observer. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Waterford County Council, General Administration Papers". Waterford City & County Archives. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Structural Changes confirmed for Dungarvan Civic Offices". Dungarvan Observer. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2019.