Glenties Market House was built about 1840 for the Marquis of Conyngham. It seems to have been originally a two-storey three-bay structure. At the ground floor there was a wide central arch flanked by two narrow round-headed doorways. At the upper level there were three rectangular windows. Two small windows at the ground floor are randomly sited and do not appear the have been part of the original plan. A single-bay two-storey extension has been added at one end.
Today it is used for community events.
I appreciate what you tell us about the building's history and purpose. It's a pity that there are always cars cluttering up the scene wherever one looks these days.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if its appearance was much the same 100 yrs ago...cool shot Bill!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Hi Bill.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building
Greetings from Patricia.
As a segue to John’s comment above, I think you should go on a stakeout, Bill, and wait until there are no cars to mar the view and repost this lovely building!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent building.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
The house is well maintained.
ReplyDeleteTiene que ser interesante, visitar su interior.
ReplyDeleteFeliz domingo
It is a pretty building for the community to use! Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!
ReplyDelete1840 and the build is still in great shape... awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt looks distinctive.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect building for community activities!
ReplyDeleteUma bela casinha.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
It is in such good condition for a building that old. And like the rest of the buildings that you show us it is nicely painted, Bill.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful building, with history. I like it. Have a very good Sunday afternoon, dear Bill. A hug. 🌿🌼☘️
ReplyDeleteA building with a history.
ReplyDelete...it sure isn't showing it's age.
ReplyDeleteQuite a history to that beautiful building..
ReplyDeleteA nice looking building.
ReplyDeleteA fine looking place for a market.
ReplyDeleteIt looks big enough for community events.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that a building like this one is still in use, Bill.
ReplyDeletelooks like a beautiful building
ReplyDeleteIt is a grand old building by the look of it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice building, particularly the original part which was pleasingly balanced visually.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully preserved building til this day
ReplyDeleteThis building has lasted a long time. People have taken good care of it.
ReplyDeleteA pretty, solid structure.
ReplyDeleteRemarkable! So old, yet standing!
ReplyDeleteLindo edificio muy bien conservado. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting building and photo, Bill. Thank you for sharing both with your remarks
ReplyDeleteInteresting, looks lovely. Wonder how many coast of paint it's had over all those years.
ReplyDeleteNice building, I imagine that visiting it would be a real pleasure.
ReplyDeleteHappy week.
Best regards.
It's a lovely building. I'm glad it's still in use.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice look building.
ReplyDeleteNice that it is used for community events.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan