Welcome to Carrickmacross Workhouse

Carrickmacross Workhouse is a restored Union Workhouse dating from 1842. Over the years it has had many uses including a school and a warehouse but over time it fell into disrepair.

In the name of the community, Farney Community Development Group Ltd. secured a long-term lease on the Workhouse from its current owners - Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Ltd. We are a company limited by guarantee with Charitable Status working to boost the social, community and economic potential of Farney.

The workhouse has been beautifully restored to a modern building with great attention to the architecture and features of the building that make it so special.

The primary aim of the Workhouse is to operate as a one-stop shop for various community groups and agencies operating in the area, to allow them to integrate together to offer services such as, information provision, training, and employment opportunities to our community.

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