Dispensary, Glantane

This was a purpose built dispensary to serve the parish of Kilshannig and adjacent areas of surrounding areas. It was built in c.1850 when upgraded facilities were introduced to serve the destitute following the famine. Increased surgical procedures were introduced and a practice nurse was also employed there. This was the civil registration office for all births, marriages and deaths from 1864 onwards .It is a unique building and should be restored. Dr Charles Roche was M.D.in the 1870’s.