Survey Data
Reg No
20904311
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Original Use
Handball alley
In Use As
Handball alley
Date
1880 - 1920
Coordinates
170832, 87966
Date Recorded
20/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Attached rectangular-plan three-walled handball alley, built c. 1900, with rear wall facing south, and recently constructed sports centre attached to east wall. Rubble stone walls, partially rendered to interior, with render coping to east and west walls.
Appraisal
Traditional vernacular structures, three-walled handball allies are found all over the country, but rarely in such a prominent position on a main street. Still in use today it is an example of one of few forms characteristic of Ireland. It creates a visual and social focal point to the south end of the village.