1802 – St Etchan’s Church, Killucan, Co. Westmeath
There has been a church on this site since the time of the Normans. The present church on the site dates from 1802. Inside this church is a 13th century font. On the...
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1812 – Design for Knockdrin Castle, Co. Westmeath
Architect: Richard Morrison Unexecuted design for countryhouse near Mullingar in Co. Westmeath. The client opted for a design by John Shiel instead, which still exists today and is a familyhome.
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1838 – Killucan Market House, Co. Westmeath
Fine stone market building with five wide arched opening at ground level with two floors of storage above, reached by an external stair.
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1840 – Corpus Christi Church, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Architect: Joseph Welland An early-Victorian Gothic Revival church with an unusual combination of small belfry and large porch. It retains its original form and much of its original fabric and fittings. Built to...
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1850 – Middleton Park, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Architect: George Papworth Middleton Park House was built by George Boyd-Rochfort in 1850 and designed by leading Irish architect George Papworth. Drawings of part of the interior were exhibited by Papworth during the...
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1850 – Railway Bridge, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Architect: G.W. Hemans The bridge, which is 542 ft. long, was designed by G.W. Hemans, and built with an opening central span to accommodate the tall superstructures of sailing craft. It was built...
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1851 – Former MGWR Station, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Architect: John Skipton Mulvany The MGWR Station or East Station was designed by John Skipton Mulvany and opened in 1851. It closed in 1985 when the station for Athlone was transferred to the...
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1858 – Railway Station, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Architect: George Wilkinson This elegant Italianate station with its entrance through a recessed loggia of three arches was built to the design of George Wilkinson who is better known for his fine Harcourt...
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