Claremorris Library is located in a converted Church of Ireland church, formerly St. John's, which was inaugurated in 1828. It was converted into a library with a small mezzanine in 1980s, and further renovations were carried out in 2003.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Mayo County Council |
| Library |
Claremorris |
| Date Opened |
1 July 1984 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
Church |
| Leased Building |
Yes |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
2595 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
1 |
| Size (m2) |
189 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features |
| Special Facilities |
Adult reading groups
Learning space |
| Parking |
Free parking adjacent |
| Internet Access |
5 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
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 |
Mayo County Council Architect's Department (1984) |
| County/City Librarian |
Mayo County Council; Mayo County Librarian (1984) |
Additional Information
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The church is a fine example of a Board of the First Fruits church. The Board of the First Fruits was set up to provide grants to rebuild or erect new churches during the late 18th and early 19th century.
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For further information please contact Mayo County Council Library Authority