Dunshaughlin Library is built in a converted pre-famine Catholic Church, St. Patrick's, built c.1810. The church building was remodelled c.1880, and renovated c.1940 by Ralph Byrne. The Church became disused in 1986.
The building retains features of the original church such as stained glass windows and cast-iron finials. The imposing entrance gable of rock-faced limestone and dressed in ashlar limestone, was added c.1880. There is a famine cauldron from a soup kitchen (1847-1849) in the church grounds. The graveyard is located to the South.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Meath County Council |
| Library |
Dunshaughlin |
| Date Opened |
26 June 1996 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
Church |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
3384 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
278 |
| Cost of Library |
€332,591 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features
Art work |
| Accessibility |
Induction loop
Transit wheelchair |
| Internet Access |
4 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, DEHLG
- Census 2006 Table 12 Alphabetical list of Towns with their population, 2002 and 2006 (Population within legally defined boundary)
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Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Ralph Byrne (1940)
Shaffrey Associates Architects (1996) |
| County/City Librarian |
Meath County Council; Meath County Librarian (1996) |
Additional Information
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Highly commended in the conversions category, Public Library Buildings Awards 1997. |
For further information please contact Meath County Council Library Authority