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The Arts Council

Carnegie Library, Balbriggan

Architect: George L. O'Connor
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Built in 1905 on a prominent corner site, the Carnegie Free library was designed by George L. O'Connor. Its dominent feature is the corbelled circular in plan, bartizan clock tower. It is finished in local Portmarnock red brick with limestone dressings. Although small in scale, this is a wonderful little building now in danger of being overwhelmed by an adjoining development.