This fine cut-stone group of buildings was erected in 1852. 

The workhouse served the poor of the parishes of Templeport, Corlough, Kildallan,  Drumreilly, Newtowngore, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar, and part of Glangevlin. A Board of Guardians governed each union; some were nominated by the Grand jury and others by the voters of the rate-payers. The Guardians levied a rate on the union and used the proceeds to support the workhouse. 

Discipline was strict in the workhouse and the diet was limited. Men were segregated from their wives and children from their parents. 

Bawnboy Workhouse is located just 25 minutes from Killeshadra. 

The site is closed to the public at present.