Co. ArmaghBelfast and Ulster Towns Directory for 1910 - Armagh. Shiel's Alms House, Workhouse Hill -- Stephen Mates, superintendent; J. M. Palmer, M.D., visiting surgeon
Co. CavanLewis's Topographical Directory of Ireland, 1837 - Cavan town refers to
"an alms- house for a poor widow, supported by private subscription." Co. CorkThe 1824 Cork City Directory of Pigot & Co. refers to the charity school and alms house, in Christ Church Lane, which were endowed in 1742 by Mrs. Shearman, for educating fifeen poor boys of the established church. The alms house was also endowed by Mrs. Newman, for the support of the poor of both sexes.
Skiddy’s Almshouse was built in 1718 in the churchyard of St. Mary’s, Shandon. Skiddy’s charity was founded by Stephen Skiddy, a Cork native and a London wine merchant.
The almshouses in Youghal were built thanks to an endowment by Sir Richard Boyle to house six old soldiers, who were to receive a pension of £5 per annum. Later the service was extended to include widows.
Co. Down Click here to see pictures of the Annahilt almshouses. Six almshouses were erected by Colonel Forde at Seaforde at the request of the Late Mrs. Forde A.D. 1828
Co. DublinThe RCB Library holds documents relating to Mrs Mercer's Almshouse.
Co. Kilkenny Sir Richard Shee was the founder of the Shee's Alms House in Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny
Co. LimerickThe Villiers Alms Houses and Schools at King's Island in Limerick were built thanks to an endowment willed by Mrs. Hannah Villiers in 1815.
Co. LouthCastlebellingham village includes an attractive group of widow’s Almshouses and cottages which were constructed by the Bellingham family.
Co. TyronePRONI in Belfast holds Legal papers etc. 1845 - 1969 for the Almshouse at Aughnacloy.