Roscommon Courthouse

Roscommon Courthouse is a judicial facility in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland.

Roscommon Courthouse
Roscommon Courthouse
Roscommon Courthouse
Location within Ireland
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical style
AddressRoscommon, County Roscommon
CountryIreland
Coordinates53.6293°N 8.1936°W / 53.6293; -8.1936
Completed1832
Design and construction
ArchitectSir Richard Morrison

History

The courthouse, which was designed by Sir Richard Morrison in the Neoclassical style, was completed in 1832.[1] Following a major fire, which gutted the building, it was restored under the architectural guidance of Christopher Mulvany in 1883.[2] 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 Roscommon County Council.[3] The county council moved to County Hall in December 2015.[4]

References
  1. "Roscommon Courthouse: A Proud History". Roscommon People. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. "Roscommon Courthouse". Dictionary of Irish Architects. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  3. "Local Authorities". Oireachtas. 26 May 1982. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  4. "Roscommon council agrees to sell historic courthouse". Shannonside. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
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