Survey Data
Reg No
30812007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Original Use
Garda station/constabulary barracks
In Use As
Garda station/constabulary barracks
Date
1930 - 1935
Coordinates
223231, 302967
Date Recorded
25/06/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Detached five-bay two-storey garda station, built in 1934. Hipped slate roof with ridge tiles and brick chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered plinth course. Replacement uPVC windows with sills. Recessed round-headed surrounds to ground floor windows of façade. Timber panelled doors with stucco surrounds to end bays, approached by steps. Single-storey outbuildings to rear.
Appraisal
Located on an elevated site, this building is prominently situated within the streetscape. The plain façade of this purpose-built garda station is embellished by the use of recessed window surrounds. Architecturally this structure is modest and functional, yet its design contributes to the character of the locality. Carrigallen Garda Station is a socially-important structure due to the significant role that it plays within the community.