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Right Rev. Dr. Daniel Delaney [1747-1814]
Right Rev. Dr. Daniel Delaney [1747-1814]
Portrait of Dr. Daniel Delaney born near Mountrath, Co. Laois in 1747, and died in 1814, Biship of Kildare and Leighlin. He founded the Orders of Brigidine Sisters, and Patrician Brothers in Tullow in the early 19th Century.
Carlow County Library
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Ducketts Grove - armorial bearings
Ducketts Grove - armorial bearings
Shown here is the Coat of Arms of the Duckett family which is placed over the entrance gate to Ducketts’ Grove. The arms display the motto “spectemor agendo” which means, “let us be judged by our actions”. The shield is topped by a helmet with plumes, with a lamb to the left and a gargoyle to the right. Two eagles are placed one on either side of the shield of sixteen divisions. One of the eagles is without its head. The arms are surrounded by decorative columns and arches with drip moulds ending in human head figures.
Carlow County Library
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Gaol specifications 1827
Gaol specifications 1827
The Gaol Specifications for Carlow Gaol by the architect John B. Keane date from 1827. They relate to the "several works" to be executed in building the additions and improvements to the Gaol of Carlow. This extract from what is an extensive and detailed document relates to the excavation of earthwork, including sinkings for a basement storey and area of the Governor's house. The architect also details works for the substructure of the prison building and sewers and refers to insulated walls and buildings. The former Carlow gaol is now a shopping centre having also been an engineering works owned by Thompsons. It occupies a prominent site with its main entrance being from Kennedy Avenue near its junction with Barrack Street.
Carlow County Library
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Oak Park Arch, Oak Park (Painestown), Carlow
Oak Park Arch, Oak Park (Painestown), Carlow
The Arch, Oak Park, Carlow William Vitruvius Morrison (1794-1838) William Vitruvius Morrison also designed the entrance gate to Oak Park House and demesne. It remains to this day a magnificent example of a Triumphal Arch. The arch is flanked by paired Ionic columns on the front elevation with Doric columns on the back flank of the Arch. The columns are raised on pedestals. Both sides of the Arch carry a full entablature. On the approach from the Carlow side, is a carriage turn surrounded by a high granite wall.
Carlow County Library
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St Columbas Church, Tullow
St Columbas Church, Tullow
St Columba's Church of Ireland was erected in the years 1830-1831. It was the third of three church buildings to stand on this site in Church Street, Tullow. A vestry was built in 1861. Renovations were carried out in 1893. This is a view from the back of the church
Carlow County Library
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Tullow Bridge View
Tullow Bridge View
View of Tullow Bridge over the River Slaney. The earliest known reference to a bridge at Tullow dates from c1680 when Dineley visited the town.
Carlow County Library
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St Dympna's Hospital (former Lunatic Asylum, Carlow)
St Dympna's Hospital (former Lunatic Asylum, Carlow)
The Lunatic Asylum now St. Dympna’s Hospital is situated in extensive grounds between the Athy Road and the Old Dublin Road. It was built to a design by Francis Johnston. The central part of the Building is in a U plan of five bays, two storeys high. On either side are long wings terminating in advanced end bays. The outer bays of the central block have strip pilasters and pediments. The doorcase features scroll brackets supporting a curvilinear cornice. Over the centre is an octagonal clock tower and dome which are set on a square base. The main building material used was granite ashlar but later additions have limestone snecked walls with brick trim and parapets.
Carlow County Library
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Monument to Fr. John Murphy, Tullow
Monument to Fr. John Murphy, Tullow
Statue of Fr. John Murphy who was executed in Tullow in July 1798, for his part in the Insurrection of that year. The Statue is situated in the Square in Tullow and was designed by Mr. Walsh of Carlow. The pedestal is of limestone and the statue itself of sicilian marble. It was unveiled in August, 1905.
Carlow County Library
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Oratory of Gallarus
Oratory of Gallarus
A photograph of the Oratory of Gallarus located on Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry
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Sugar Silos at Carlow Sugar Factory
Sugar Silos at Carlow Sugar Factory
The Sugar Silos at Carlow Sugar Factory on the Athy Road, Carlow were constructed in 1960 and 1975 respectively and were extended in 1990-1991. They were designed by Weibull of Sweden and the main contractors were Irish Sugar Limited and Whessoe Ireland Limited. The Silos have a total capacity of 75,000 tonnes and stand over 39 metres high. The purpose of those Silos is to store sugar in a dry, free flowing condition, throughout the year. The sugar is maintained at constant and controlled temperatures and humidity. The Silos sit on a raft foundation of concrete and steel 750mm in depth. The foundation is supported by concrete piles. The Silos are constructed from carbon steel with a coated interior. External metal cladding and insulation forms channels outside the steel Silos sheet. Heated air circulates here to keep the temperature even within the Silos.
Irish Sugar Ltd.