Architecture of Donegal

06 March 2012
1817 – Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

1817 – Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

Architect: George Halpin Construction started in 1812-13 with the tone brought pre-cut from North Wall, Dublin. Light first lit St Patrick’s Day 1817.

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07 April 2011
1863 – Lough Eske Castle, Co. Donegal

1863 – Lough Eske Castle, Co. Donegal

Architect: Fitzgibbon Louch The original castle was first built around 1474. The current Lough Eske Castle was reconstructed in the 1860s by the Brooke family on the site of their medieval castle. The...

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25 September 2009
1967 – St. Aengus’ Church, Burt, Co. Donegal

1967 – St. Aengus’ Church, Burt, Co. Donegal

Architect: Liam McCormick The eminent Donegal architect Liam McCormick designed St. Aengus’ Church or “˜Burt Chapel’ as it is locally known during the period of 1964-67. McCormick’s distinct ability to read a site...

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25 September 2009
2007 – Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

2007 – Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Architect: MacGabhann Architects

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17 March 2011
2007 – Tuath na Mara, Portsalon, Co. Donegal

2007 – Tuath na Mara, Portsalon, Co. Donegal

Architect: MacGabhann Architects Private House on Lough Swilly, Co. Donegal, 2006-2007. Winner of: Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, Public Choice Award and Best house 2008 Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, Irish...

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