Provost's House

The building was originally constructed in the early 1760s within the west grounds of the College. The building is a three-storey stone construction with a large basement area. It houses a number of College administration offices.

Location:

An alternative wheelchair access route to the House is possible through the main front door to the west elevation; this route requires visitors to access the front courtyard from Grafton Main Street gates either by wheelchair or a vehicle that could be parked in the west yard area.

Accessibility rating:

Ground Floor Partially Accessible and entrance is via No. 1 Grafton Street. Contact the Provost Office for accessibility information.

Opening hours

Offices: Monday to Fridays: 09:00-17:00
Saturday and Sundays: Closed

Tours of the Provost's House by arrangement only. Main House function rooms (Dining Room, Saloon Room by prior appointment and invitations, approx. 2-4 functions per month)

Building description

The building was originally constructed in the early 1760s within the west grounds of the College. The building is a three-storey stone construction with a large basement area. It houses a number of College administration offices.

A link corridor has been constructed from the main square of the college that is accessed through the House 1 College building which is north of the Provost's House; this link corridor is currently inaccessible to wheelchairs due to the steps in 4 locations along the corridor's route.

An alternative wheelchair access route to the House is possible through the main front door to the west elevation; this route requires visitors to access the front courtyard from Grafton Main Street gates either by wheelchair or a vehicle that could be parked in the west yard area.

A portable wheelchair ramp is available to gain access through the main front doors centrally into the main part of the House. This gives access to the ground floor entrance hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Andrews Room, Yeats Room, and Provost’s Library (via Yeats Room). The Upper Saloon Room, administration offices, and toilets are not accessible due to stairs and steps.

A main staircase for general access is provided centrally in the building and a secondary stone staircase to the south side of the building serving as a fire escape and staff access to all floor levels.

The Main House is open (by appointment only) to host guided tours to invited guests. During these tours, access for wheelchair users is restricted to the rooms and areas noted above at ground floor level. The existing WC rooms are not accessible.

Facilities available

  • Andrews Room (seating for 4-6 persons)
  • Drawing Room (seating for 10-12)
  • Dining Room ground floor (seating for 16-18 persons)
  • Yeats Room (seating for 8-10 persons)
  • Provost's Library Room (seating for 10-12 persons)
  • Provost's Main Office
  • Upper Floor lobby hall (Piano area)
  • Upper Floor Saloon Room ( seating for 60-70 persons)
  • Office of the Provost administration office (six desks)
  • Dean of Research Office (one desk plus meeting table)
  • Dean of Research administration office (three desks)
  • Ground floor cloakroom and 2 WC rooms