Clonmel Courthouse

Clonmel Courthouse was a judicial facility in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland.

Clonmel Courthouse
Clonmel Courthouse
Clonmel Courthouse Location within Ireland
General information
Architectural style	Neoclassical style
Address	Clonmel, County Tipperary
Country	Ireland
Coordinates	52.3530°N 7.6985°W
Completed	1800
Design and construction
Architect	Sir Richard Morrison

History

The building, which was designed by Sir Richard Morrison in the Neoclassical style, was completed in 1800.[1] Following the failed attempt at rebellion near Ballingarry in 1848, the captured leaders of the Young Irelanders were brought to Clonmel for trial.[2] The building was primarily used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, which established county councils in every county, the Grand Jury Room also became the meeting place for South Tipperary County Council.[3] The county council moved to the Civic Offices in Emmet Street in 1927.[4]

References

1. "Clonmel Courthouse, Burgagery-lands West, Tipperary South". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
2. McConville, Seán (2003). Irish political prisoners, 1848–1922: theatres of war. Routledge. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-415-21991-4. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
3. "South Tipperary County Council Minutes". South Tipperary County Council. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
4. "South Tipperary County Council Offices, Burgagery-lands West, Tipperary South". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 16 November 2019.