County Infirmary

Abandoned rectangular 3-storey structure in Mallow, adjoining W end of farm buildings of Mallow Castle Demesne (14872). Indicated as L-shaped structure named 'County Infirmary' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Entrance front (S) of 5 bays; random-rubble limestone construction; central flat brick-arched door ope; flat brick-arched window opes (frames removed), 2nd floor window has moulded 18th century sill; brick cornice under eaves. Shallow hipped slate roof, in very poor repair. West elevation of 2 bays with blind windows. West elevation prolonged to N by addition of 2-bays of similar construction, making overall plan L-shaped. Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 341) described it as 'a neat plain building ... at present, accommodating 14 patients, but is capable of containing 30'. Structure demolished by 1997, apart from E gable which adjoins farm buildings. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009