Cork Courthouse
Cork Courthouse is a judicial facility in Washington Street, Cork, County Cork, Ireland.History
The building, which was designed by Richard and James Pain in the Neoclassical style, was completed in 1828. After a fire it was rebuilt to the designs of William Hill in 1891. The building was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1898, which established county councils in every county, the back portion of the top floor also became the meeting place for Cork County Council. After the county council moved to County Hall in 1968 the building continued to function as a courthouse. Although criminal cases have been heard at the new Anglesea Street courthouse since May 2018, civil cases continue to be heard in Washington Street.
