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Attached two-bay single-storey former bank cash office, built c. 1886 having advanced pedimented breakfront to the centre of the front elevation (west) having Composite doorcase, and with round-headed carriage arch to the south giving access to carpark to the rear (east). Now in use as a bank and amalgamated with building to the north and having single-storey extension to the rear. Hipped natural slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods having decorative wrought-iron brackets to downpipes. Roof hidden behind stepped raised ashlar sandstone parapet (elevated over central bay) to front elevation (west) having moulded ashlar coping. Moulded stone modillion cornice at eaves level to front elevation, cornice/stringcourse over openings to outer bays. Carved stone urn over central bay. Ashlar sandstone walls having moulded entablature at sill course level having fluted frieze, and recessed panel beneath window opening having roundel motif; smooth rendered walling to rear and south side elevation. Round-headed window opening to the north end of front elevation (west) having moulded archivolt with keystone, and fixed-pane timber windows with multi-pane toplight. Window flanked by ashlar pilasters on square-plan having entablatures over. Paired round-headed window openings above doorway to centre bay having moulded stone archivolts with keystones, flanking pilasters with cornices, fixed-pane windows, and central cut stone mullion having foliate detail and with animal head motif. Square-headed window openings with aluminium windows to extension. Square-headed door opening to central bay having moulded stone lugged surround, timber double doors with fielded panels and central roundel motifs and having brass door furniture, moulded stone cornice/lintel over (with egg-and-dart detailing) supported on foliate console brackets, and carved stone panel over doorway having swag motifs. Doorway flanked to either side by two Composite columns on pedestals supporting pediment over. Carriage arch to the south with moulded archivolt having keystone detailing, flanking pilasters with entablatures over, and with wrought-iron double gates and having metal overpanel. Road-fronted to the south end of Castle Street and to the north of Ballyshannon Bridge (40852064). Cut stone steps to front serving entrance platform. Modern wheelchair ramp and railings to north of entrance.
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