Abbeyfeale Library is located in a converted and extendend single-storey courthouse, built c.1900. The library shares the building with district court 11 times a year. To facilitate court days all wall shelving can be fitted with panels which can be locked into place and a folding parition separates the rest of the library from the shared space. Library study desks can be opened out to serve as bench units on court days.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Limerick County Council |
| Library |
Abbeyfeale |
| Library Name |
Abbeyfeale Branch Library and Courthouse |
| Date Opened |
9 March 1998 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion and extension |
| Type of Building Converted |
Courthouse |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
1940 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
No |
Locality & Services
| Partnerships |
Courtroom |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
1 |
| Size (m2) |
218 |
| Cost of Library |
€479,977 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Assistive technology
Induction loop
Transit wheelchair |
| Special Facilities |
Audio visual library
Historic maps viewer
Local studies collection |
| Parking |
Free parking on street |
| Internet Access |
5 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
1] Irish Library News No. 182 June 1998, p.2
2] Census 2006 Table 12 Alphabetical list of Towns with their population, 2002 and 2006 (Population within legally defined boundary) |
Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Tom Sheahen (1998) |
| County/City Librarian |
Limerick County Council; Limerick County Librarian (1998) |
Additional Information
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The Department of Justice provided funding of €127,000 towards facilities.
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For further information please contact Limerick County Council Library Authority