Athlone Post Office — Barrack Street

Detached five-bay single-storey post office, built c.1939, comprising a double-height three-bay central block flanked by lower two-bay wings to east and west. Flat roofs hidden behind raised limestone parapets, with cast-iron rainwater goods throughout. Constructed of ashlar limestone (cladding) with cut limestone detailing, including projecting string courses to side wings. Brick construction to side elevations. Three double-height round-headed openings set in round-headed recesses to central block, with slightly inset blocking course and raised copper lettering, reading 'Offig An Puist', and harp symbol above to parapet. Square-headed doorcase, set in cut-stone architrave, with double timber panelled doors fanlight with margined rectangular overlight above to western bay. Full-height windows with wooden frames to other openings. Square-headed window openings to side wings with six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Street-fronted with access ramp to front (south) and various later extensions to rear (north).