Saint Joseph's Hospital

Hospital/infirmary in Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1820–1830

Large complex of stone buildings, built between 1824-27, facing south and comprising a central block with clock tower and six radiating wings of various heights with the central axis having a perpendicular single-storey wing to either end. The central block was formerly the Governor's Quarters and consists of a single-bay two-storey entrance breakfront with clock tower above, flanked by a single-bay and a two-sided right-angled projection which joins a further four-bay two-storey over basement wing set at an angle to either side. The four-bay wings form part of the composition of the central block and attached is a fifteen-bay two-storey over raised basement wing having a lower roof level and lesser detailing. These wings are terminated by a four-bay two-storey over raised basement block which is angled to the same orientation as the central section, forming a pair of slender elevations with the perpendicular single-storey outer wings. This pattern is repeated to the rear with each space between the radiating wings, formerly known as the 'Airing Yards', being occupied by a variety of mostly single-storey stone buildings. Hipped natural slate roofs throughout with several limestone ashlar and rendered chimneystacks with terracotta pots and cast-iron rainwater goods. The square-plan carved limestone clock tower has chamfered corners, an ogee dome with zinc roof and iron weather v

Type:
Hospital/infirmary

Period:
1820–1830

Where:
Limerick, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.66°N, 8.61°W

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