Kilkenny in County Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Teach Déirce Shee / Shee Almshouse

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019

1. Teach Déirce Shee / Shee Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sir Richard Shee a thóg an teach déirce do bhoicht Chill Choinnigh 1581 agus d'fhág sé maoin le huacht aige 1603. Tugtaí iostas do dhaoine bochta ann go dtí an 19ú aois nuair a bhí droch - bhail air.

This almshouse was built by Sir Richard Shee in 1581 for the poor of Kilkenny, and was endowed by his last will, dated 1603. His son Lucas Shee obtained a royal charter for the almshouse in 1609. The house was used for the accommodation of poor persons until early in the 19th century, when it fell into ruin. It was restored and renovated about 1871 by Sir Nicholas Power O'Shee of Gardenmorris, Co. Waterford, a descendant of the original founder.

Erected by An Bord Fáilte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1581.

Location. 52° 39.084′ N, 7° 15.088′ W. Marker is in Kilkenny, Leinster, in County Kilkenny. Marker is on Rose Inn Street (Leinster Route R887) just south of St Kieran's Street, on the right when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Leinster R95 WYA9, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Colles Horse Trough (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilkenny Historic Sites (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithwick's (within shouting distance of this marker); War and Peacekeeping Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Teach Archer / Archer House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ireland's Medieval Mile (about 120 meters away); The Tholsel Renovation (about 120 meters away); Thomas Moore (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kilkenny.

Teach Déirce Shee / Shee Almshouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019

2. Teach Déirce Shee / Shee Almshouse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.