1200 – St. Doulagh’s Church, Balgriffin, Co. Dublin
The oldest part of the church as it stands is medieval, dating from the 12th century, and believed to have been home to a small monastic settlement. The main historic building is 48...
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1450 – Howth Castle, Co. Dublin
The current building is not the original Howth Castle, which was on the high slopes by the village and the sea. The English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens restyled a 14th century castle built...
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1450 – St. Mary’s Community House, Howth, Co. Dublin
The nearby church of St Mary was collegiate and it was here that the community lived. In poor repair for many years, the building has some fine details including the window illustrated. Recently...
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1525 – The Small Windmill, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Skerries has a long tradition of harnessing wind and water power, and in the period 1821 to 1839 two working windmills are recorded. The mill with its waterwheel and two windmills have been...
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1703 – Santry Court, Santry, Co. Dublin
Architect: Santry Court – was am early 18th century mansion of red brick with stone facings, built in 1703 by the 3rd Lord Barry of Santry. It was of two storeys over a...
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1736 – Newbridge House, Donabate, Co. Dublin
Newbridge House is a very fine example of a Georgian mansion within Newbridge Demesne Regional Park. It was built by Archbishop Charles Cobbe in 1736 and remained the family home of the Cobbe...
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1738 – Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Originally an 18th century house with a two storey bow fronted centre and single storey wings. In the early 19th century, the central bow was raised a story and castellated as was the...
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1750 – Great Windmill, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Skerries has a long tradition of harnessing wind and water power, and in the period 1821 to 1839 two working windmills are recorded. The mill with its waterwheel and two windmills have been...
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1761 – Lighthouse & Harbour, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The harbour comprises of two limestone piers with lighthouse positioned at end of east pier. The East pier is largely of limestone rubble with concrete poured on main pathway while west pier is...
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