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Dunlavin Market House

Architect: Richard Cassels
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The market house was built around 1743 and designed by Richard Cassels. Originally a cruciform building, the corners are filled by colonnades. All the archways have now been closed up, as the building is in use as a library. This is all capped by a magnificent stone tower and dome.