Áras an Chontae, Tullamore
| Áras an Chontae, Tullamore | |
|---|---|
 Áras an Chontae in July 2021 | |
  Áras an Chontae Location within Ireland | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Modern style |
| Location | Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°16′08″N 7°29′59″W / 53.2689°N 7.4998°W |
Completed | 2002 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | ABK Architects |
Áras an Chontae (English: County House) is a municipal facility in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland.
History
Originally Tullamore Courthouse had been the meeting place of Offaly County Council.[1][2] The county council moved to modern facilities, which were designed by ABK Architects, in 2002.[3] The new facility won the award for Best Public Building in the Irish Architecture Awards for 2003.[3] The county council have facilitated a series of exhibitions in the new building.[4]
References
- ↑ Byrne, Michael. "Local Government in Offaly: The county council and marking 120 years of local democracy". Offaly History. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ↑ "Tullamore Courthouse" (PDF). NMA Architects. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- 1 2 "Áras an Chontae, Tullamore". Irish Architecture Awards. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ↑ "Willie Redmond". Russell Gallery. Retrieved 12 November 2019.