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Architecture of Monaghan

29 September 2009
1855 – St. James Church of Ireland, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

1855 – St. James Church of Ireland, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

Architect: William Barre Designed by William Barre who died before it was complete, this is a fine little Church of Ireland which has recently had a restoration. The asymmetrically sited tower marks the...

29 September 2009
1856 – Townhall, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

1856 – Townhall, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Architect: An unusual building on an awkward sloping site surrounded by streets on all sides. Poorly maintained, this building should be an attractive landmark for this end of Castleblayney. Because of the slope,...

29 September 2009
1857 – Dawson Monument, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

1857 – Dawson Monument, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: William Barre The Dawson Monument was built to commemorate Colonel Dawson – a local landowner who died at the battle of Inkerman in 1854. A tall obelisk designed by W.J. Barre of...

29 September 2009
1858 – Church of Ireland, Clones, Co. Monaghan

1858 – Church of Ireland, Clones, Co. Monaghan

Architect: Joseph Welland The fine Church of Ireland in the Diamond in Clones dominates the town and area, as it can be seen for several miles as you approach the town. It is...

29 September 2009
1858 – Church of Ireland, Killeevan, Co. Monaghan

1858 – Church of Ireland, Killeevan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: Joseph Welland & Son A simple and austere Church of Ireland set on a hillside overlooking the small village of Killeevan, the tower and spire were later additions. The external detailing of...

29 September 2009
1858 – Rossmore Castle, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

1858 – Rossmore Castle, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architects: William Vitruvius Morrison / W.H. Lynn Also known as Rossmore Park, Rossmore Castle was a 19th century castle of great size and variety. Originally built in 1827 to the designs of William...

29 September 2009
1859 – Former Great Northern Railway Station, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

1859 – Former Great Northern Railway Station, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Now disused and boarded up, this stone Railway Station still has its platforms intact. Some railways sheds on the property have been converted to other uses. The building like many of the larger...

30 September 2009
1860 – Former Great Northern Railway Station, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

1860 – Former Great Northern Railway Station, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: Sir John MacNeill The Railway Station possibly designed by Sir John MacNeill on a more modest scale than his masterwork at Portadown with some later adaptations by William G. Murray. A long...

30 September 2009
1860 – Model School, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

1860 – Model School, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: James H. Owen / Board of Public Works Austere Model School built by the Board of Public Works in 1860. Still in use today, the school had two separate entrances for boys...