The Old Barracks, ric barracks in County Limerick (21826023)

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Detached five-bay two-storey former Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, built c. 1810, having two-bay two-storey extension with two-bay two-storey lean-to to west elevation and porch to front (north) elevation. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Flat roof to lean-to. Rubble limestone castellations to porch. Rendered walls. Square-headed openings having bipartite one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows and painted stone sills. Square-headed opening to porch with replacement timber battened door. Square-headed opening to front elevation, west-end bay having replacement timber battened door. Rubble limestone boundary walls to site with rubble cappings. Single-leaf cast-iron gate to west.

This imposing former barracks acts as a physical reminder of the military presence which once contributed to the social, historical and economic development of Askeaton. The simple façade, typical of such functional structures is enhanced by the ornate porch and retention of features such as the timber sash windows, slate roof and boundary walls. A dispensary was located on or part of this site as indicated on the first edition OS map.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21826023

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