Baltinglass Library and Heritage Centre is located in an early 19th century former gaoler's house, which adjoins a courthouse, built c. 1810. The building occupies a prominent site overlooking the market square. The library was extended into the ground floor area in 2005, and is now integrated with the Heritage Exhibition area, comprising 550 square metres in total.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Wicklow County Council |
| Library |
Baltinglass |
| Date Opened |
10 December 2005 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
House |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
1735 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
No |
Locality & Services
| Partnerships |
Courtroom, Heritage centre, Local authority area offices |
| Location on Site |
Ground floor, 1st floor |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
111 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features |
| Accessibility |
Assistive technology
Induction loop |
| Special Facilities |
Citizens Information Centre
Learning space
Relaxation and reading area |
| Internet Access |
4 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, DEHLG
- Courthouses of Ireland: A gazetteer of Irish Courthouses / compiled by Mildred Dunne & Brian Phillips, 1999, p.52-53
- Census 2006 Table 12 Alphabetical list of Towns with their population, 2002 and 2006 (Population within legally defined boundary)
- The Irish Joinery Awards Accessors' Report 2001 / Irish Architect (173), January 2002, pp49-51
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Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Newenham, Mulligan & Associates (2000) |
| County/City Librarian |
Wicklow County Council; Wicklow County Librarian (2000) |
Additional Information
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Baltinglass Courthouse and Visitors' Centre won the following awards: Opus Building of the Year Awards, Winner Conservation and Restoration 1999; Highly commended Heritage / Restoration Category of the Construction Excellence Awards 1999;
RIAI Regional Awards 2000; special mention AAI Awards 2000; ITTA, Irish Timber Trade Association, First Prize in the Conservation Restoration Category, Irish Joinery Awards 2001 and RIAI Award 2000: Regional Award winner. |
For further information please contact Wicklow County Council Library Authority