The Old Swimming Pool in Portlaoise

What follows are a few pictures of the Old Swimming Pool in Portlaoise, County Laois, before it was demolish to make way for the new upgraded leisure center. These pictures were taken around 1999-2000. Of course, the quality of the images does not compare to today's high resolution digital cameras, but the nostalgia is there for anyone who remembers this building.

These pictures were probably taken just before the demolition. At the time the old running track was still accessible at the back of the pool. These first few pages will be expanded upon with both more pictures and information in the near future.

The pictures below shows a patch of grass that you would 'cut through' on your way to school to save precious minuets if you were late or to avoid the rain - and both were a frequent occurrence ! Also visible in the background is St. Brigids place. 

The picture below also shows the Ridge Road in the background