Áras an Chontae, Tullamore

Áras an Chontae, Tullamore

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

  1. ^ Byrne, Michael. "Local Government in Offaly: The county council and marking 120 years of local democracy". Offaly History. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Tullamore Courthouse" (PDF). NMA Architects. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Áras an Chontae, Tullamore". Irish Architecture Awards. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Willie Redmond". Russell Gallery. Retrieved 12 November 2019.

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