Carlow Courthouse is one of the finest 19th century buildings in Ireland and a significant example of European Neo-Classicism. It dates from the 1830s and was designed by William Vitruvius Morrison.
Carlow Courthouse is one of the finest 19th century buildings in Ireland and a significant example of European Neo-Classicism. It dates from the 1830s and was designed by William Vitruvius Morrison.
The cannon at the top of the courthouse steps is a Russian gun, captured during the Crimean war. It was donated following representations by Carlow Town Commissioners to the then British Minister of War, Lord Panmure and commemorates Irish officers and men who died in the conflict.
A major restoration project to return the building to its former glory was undertaken in the early 2000s. The challenge was to conserve as much of the original building fabric whilst undertaking the necessary repairs and improvements. Specialist joiners, carpenters, stonemasons and plasterers were engaged to work on the project. The works undertaken considerably improved and enhanced the courtroom facilities whilst restoring this most worthy and significant historic building.
Carlow Courthouse is supported by Carlow Court Office.
