Market House, Market hall in Castleblayney, Ireland.
The Market House is a market hall in Castleblayney with multiple ground-floor bays arranged under a covered arcade for trading and displaying goods. The structure shows typical features of Irish market buildings from the 1800s with space for various merchants and merchandise.
The building was constructed in 1826 as a central trading point for local merchants in the region. Its creation marked important commercial growth in Castleblayney during the early 1800s.
The building served as the social and economic center where townspeople gathered regularly to buy goods and exchange news. It shaped how locals understood their community's role as a trading hub.
The building is located in the town center and is easy to reach on foot while exploring Castleblayney. Visitors should note that the structure is currently undergoing restoration, so some areas may not be accessible.
The building contained a jail in the cellar for local offenders, while the upper floor served as a courthouse for legal proceedings. This dual function shows how government and trading roles merged in small Irish towns.
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