The project to remodel and refurbish Dundalk Courthouse commenced in early 1998 and has reached conclusion in early 2003. The original courthouse building, constructed between 1813 and 1818, is one of the most important examples of Greek revival architecture in the country.

The courthouse was officially opened by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Mr. Michael McDowell T.D., on 24th March 2003.
The courthouse was officially opened by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Mr. Michael McDowell T.D., on 24th March 2003.

The original courthouse building, constructed between 1813 and 1818, is one of the most important examples of Greek revival architecture in the country.  The building contained two courts, the red and green courtrooms, accessed through a commanding Portland stone portico facing Market Square.

The refurbishment of the building, concluded in early 2003, called for a total of four courtrooms with all attendant facilities.  It also called for the full upgrading of the building to provide state of the art facilities for court staff and the public, family law facilities, extended consultation facilities, new judges' chambers, secure holding cell accommodation for prisoners with separate access, jury rooms and accommodation for the legal profession.

Dundalk Courthouse is supported by Dundalk Court Office.