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Detached multiple-bay two-storey former technical institute and public library, built 1935-6, having attic accommodation, with single-storey bow-fronted pavilions to east and west ends; main block raised by additional storey c. 1975. Now in use as second and third level college, and public library. Oversailing mansard roof to central block, and flat roofs to pavilions having brick parapets with concrete copings. Brown brick walling, laid in Flemish bond, to pavilions and to side (east and west) elevations of main block; brickwork in herringbone pattern to main block over raised ashlar granite plinth and having carved limestone plaques to east and west ends. Double, triple and quadruple-light square-headed window openings with carved granite mullions, continuous granite sill courses and replacement metal windows. Square-headed doorway set in ashlar granite surround with concave edges, glazed double-leaf door, glazed sidelights and overlight, three granite steps and platform to front (south) elevation, and square-headed doorway in east elevation set in curved ashlar granite surround with projecting granite canopy, with timber double-leaf doors with glazed overlight and metal sign with lettering 'Leabharlann' above.
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