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Detached V-plan multiple-bay two-storey red brick national school, built 1943, having projecting double-height hall to rear (north) elevation, curved single-storey projecting blocks flanking projecting balcony with curved end detail over entrance to front (south) elevation. Projecting stairwell blocks to outer ends of both east and west wings, and canted end bays to each wing. Flat roofs having parapets and cast-iron rainwater goods. Red brick walls laid in Flemish bond. Signs over main entrance reading "OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL/NATIONAL SCHOOLS" and "NÁISIÚNTA MHUIRE NA DEA CHOMHAIRLE", flanked by flagpole bases. Square-headed window openings, openings to stairwells having painted concrete reveals, all other openings having painted concrete header and sill courses, windows to east and west wings paired, with painted concrete mullion to centre. Blocked porthole windows adjacent to entrance to end bays. Replacement uPVC windows. Square-headed door openings with painted concrete surround, sidelights and overlights, set in brick surround to front entrance, having sidelights blocked and later canopy to other entrances. Located at the corner of Knocknarea Road and Sperrin Road, set back from the road having playground to rear and landscaped gardens and parking to front, enclosed by red brick walls having concrete capping, brick piers, metal fencing and gates.
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