Castleblayney Library has been shortlisted for Irelands favorite building of 2024.
The RIAI Public Choice Award is a unique opportunity for members of the public to choose their favourite project from a shortlist across the country.
Now in their 35th year, the RIAI Architecture Awards celebrate excellence in the design and delivery of buildings by Registered Architects. This year’s RIAI Awards received an impressive 180 entries, with 42 projects now in the running for the Public Choice Award. You can vote by clicking here.
Craftstudio Architecture and Gaffney and Cullivan Architects are behind the wonderful building that is the Hope Castle Gate lodge which is now home to Castleblayney Library. This project involved the conservation and adaption of two gate lodges, framing the entrance to Hope Castle Estate, creating a public library and community spaces, and an extension containing a children’s library.
Ronan Fitzpatrick from Craftstudio Architecture says it has been great to be shortlisted but it would be wonderful to bring the title of Irelands favorite building to Monaghan. Local Councillor Aidan Campbell says it would be wonderful to bring a national title to Castleblayney.
