Architecture of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown

27 January 2010
1820 – Harbour Commissioner’s House, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

1820 – Harbour Commissioner’s House, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Built in the neo-classical style with Dalkey granite in 1820. Contains an unusual staircase and is surmounted by a clock tower and signalling turret. Recently restored externally as the centrepiece of a modern...

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28 January 2010
1821 – King George IV Monument, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

1821 – King George IV Monument, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The town was officially renamed Kingstown in 1821 in honour of a visit by the British King George IV, but reverted to its ancient Irish name by resolution of the town council in...

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26 January 2010
1830 – Monkstown Church of Ireland, Co. Dublin

1830 – Monkstown Church of Ireland, Co. Dublin

Architect: John Semple & John McCurdy Originally built in 1789, but re-modelled in 1830 by John Semple, the Church of Ireland in Monkstown is an extravagant piece of 19th century church architecture. Extended...

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27 January 2010
1836 – St. John the Evangelist, Mounttown, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

1836 – St. John the Evangelist, Mounttown, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Architect: Joseph Welland Designed as a Church of Ireland, and originally opened for public worship on23 May 1860; consecrated 16 Jun 1864, it is now used by a conservative Catholic group who follow...

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18 November 2010
1840 – Carrigrehane, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

1840 – Carrigrehane, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Architect: Tudor-style house built in a robust asymmetrical design overlooking Dublin bay.

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28 January 2010
1842 – Royal St. George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

1842 – Royal St. George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Architect: John Skipton Mulvany / George Papworth A fine facade dominated by classical columns in a design of pedimented pavilions – designed over a period of some years and by two different architects....

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18 November 2007
1842 – Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

1842 – Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Architect: Located on the easternmost end of Dalkey’s heritage village overlooking Killiney Bay, the row of eight four-storey houses with wraparound sea views has traditionally been an oasis of professional class anonymity. These...

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24 March 2012
1843 – Mount Annville, Dublin

1843 – Mount Annville, Dublin

Architect: John Skipton Mulvany / William Dargan Probably initially design by Dargan for himself with work also by John Skipton Mulvany. After Dargan sold the house in 1863, it became a convent and...

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07 July 2010
1847 – Lighthouse East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

1847 – Lighthouse East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Architect: George Halpin, This permanent lighthouse and dwelling was designed by Chief Engineer with the Ballast Board, George Halpin, with some later alterations by Jacob Owen. The cost of the granite tower was...

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