Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

1. Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1815 on the site of the
former Franciscan Priory which
was founded in 1296

Erected by Galway Lions Club and Dúchas na Gaillimhe–Galway Civic Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Galway Lions Club Heritage Walking Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 53° 16.563′ N, 9° 3.283′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is at the intersection of Courthouse Square and St. Vincent's Avenue (Connacht Route 866), on the left when traveling north on Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 CDT6, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Maurice Semple (a few steps from this marker); Hail and Farewell (within shouting distance of this marker); Religious Sisters of Mercy/Siúracha na Trócaire (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Peter Daly (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace and Democracy Arch (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Death at Crane's Court" (about 120 meters away); Salmon Weir Bridge/Droichead na mBradán (about 150 meters away); Alice Perry (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Regarding Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte. National Built Heritage Services Appraisal:

This imposing public building was designed in 1812 by Sir Richard Morrison, who had supervised the building of the county jail on the site of the former Franciscan Abbey. The portico was originally topped by a carving of the royal coat of arms of the house of Hanover, this being removed after Independence and re-erected in the grounds of the university. Located in a central area and across the bridge from the former jail, the courthouse retains many striking features such as the Doric portico with its unusally heavy

Courthouse/<lang=ga>Teach na Cúirte</lang=ga> and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

2. Courthouse/Teach na Cúirte and Marker

entablature. Further interest is added by the varied roofscape and by the fact that all facades are different, with a wide variety of window types, doorways and cut-stone details. The main façade is enlivened by the niches set in blank arches and the very fine lions' masks details.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.