To the uninitiated visitor, Mussenden Temple is something of an enigma. It presents many mysteries: Is it really a temple? Who built it and why? What could possibly be inside it? A new...
Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has launched his Department’s Architectural Heritage Survey of West Cork and the associated book, An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of West Cork...
The Arts Council and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht announce the Engaging with Architecture Scheme 2011, with the purpose of supporting new and exciting projects which will engage the public...
The government has today announced that, following consideration of the matter, it has been decided not to proceed with the re-location of the Abbey Theatre to the GPO complex. This decision has been...
In the latest issue of Architecture Ireland, RIAI President Paul Keogh warns of the dangers of below-cost fee tendering, simply to get the job. He warns that “Irish architects’ competitive advantage in securing...
The Convergence Festival is Ireland’s longest running sustainable living festival and this year there are more than 40 events taking place across the country from 16th – 27th June. The theme is Green...
Open House Dublin 2011 has adopted the theme “the architecture of change”, exploring how good design can be a catalyst for change and positively touch all our lives: from large scale master planning...
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI) in partnership with the Graphic Studio Dublin will deliver a one-week workshop that pairs architectural study with printmaking at their Georgian era building, Society House....
The owner of a historic building in Belfast city centre has argued that it needs to be torn down because it is beyond economic repair. The owners wish to demolish a former Victorian...
