The Monastery

Detached four-bay three-storey house, built c.1800, with return and extension to rear. Now vacant but was formerly occupied by the Presentation Brothers. Set behind wall to front site. Pitched slate roof with ruled-and-lined rendered chimneystacks, terracotta pots, terracotta ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Cross finial to gable of return. Ruled-and-lined render to walls with rendered quoins and plinth. Modern plaque to façade reads: 'Presentation Brothers Monastery, 1878-1997, Mainistir na mBráithre Toirbhirte'. Timber sash windows with stone sills, moulded surrounds and stucco keystones. Round-headed window openings to rear extension. Segmental-headed door opening with moulded surround and Sacred Heart to keystone. Recessed timber panelled door with timber spoked fanlight and sidelights. Tiled path and tooled limestone step to door. Front site bounded by cast-iron railings surmounted on ruled-and-lined render wall with cast-iron gate.

This striking detached house, and later monastery, retains its original elegance through the survival of much original fabric, including as the six-over-six sash windows and ruled-and-lined render. A formal architectural design is apparent throughout, demonstrated by the fine entrance and intricate cast-iron railings. The historical use of the house is represented by decorative religious iconography.