The building which houses the Thomas Coogan Library, Castlecomer, was formerly part of the local Presentation Convent school. A two-storey building with central porch, it is surrounded with sections of iron railings on painted plinths with piers.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Kilkenny County Council |
| Library |
Castlecomer |
| Library Name |
Thomas Coogan Library |
| Date Opened |
22 March 1999 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
Convent |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
1531 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
297 |
| Cost of Library |
€412,750 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Assistive technology |
| Special Facilities |
Citizens Information Centre
Language learning facilities
Local studies collection |
| Internet Access |
5 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- Irish Library News, No.192, 1999
- National Inventory of Architectual 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 |
Kilkenny County Council Architects' Department (1999) |
| County/City Librarian |
Kilkenny County Council; Kilkenny County Librarian (1999) |
Additional Information
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Historical significance as one of the earliest-surviving purpose-built educaton facilities in Castlecomer. |
For further information please contact Kilkenny County Council Library Authority