Dublin’s last iconic factory to become real estate
The sights, sounds and smells of the Guinness brewery at St James’s Gate in Dublin have been part and parcel of the Liberties for nearly 250 years – ever since Arthur Guinness himself...
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Winning Portobello extension combines sleekness and humanity
Remodelling and extending a single-storey cottage in Portobello, Dublin 8, won A2 Architects – run by Peter Carroll and Caomhan Murphy – one of the AAI’s top awards. It is a protected structure...
Brutal, honest youth centre wins top award
Sometimes it takes an outsider to spot the obvious. “A cycle seems to be forming in Ireland that needs to be broken,” according to Brussels-born architect Julien de Smedt. “The younger generation of...
Arts Council announces study into Public Engagement with Architecture
The Arts Council is pleased to announce that it is currently undertaking research into the public’s engagement with architecture in Ireland. The Arts Council has commissioned a team, led by Mullan Consulting, to...
Former Schoolhouse, Cuckoo Lane, Dublin
Down a very narrow lane between Georges Hill and Halston Street, this commercial premises may started out as a schoolhouse before being used for sometime as a parish hall for St. Michan’s.
U2 tower now ready for Elevation
After years of planning, wrangling and rowing, it finally looks like the landmark U2 tower is finally set to get off the ground. Plans for the Liffey highrise remain on course even though...
1882 – Bachelor Inn, No.31 Bachelor’s Walk, Dublin
A fine old pub façade which still shows the location of the original corner entrance. This is now blocked up and converted to two windows but the original decorative corbells on the signage...
1780s – Cambridge House, Arbour Hill, Dublin
The residence of a Royal Duke for a short time in the 19th century. This was the Duke of Cambridge, then Prince George of Cambridge, grandson of George III, and first cousin of...
1887 – Greek Orthodox Church, Arbour Hill, Dublin
Architect: George Smith A former National School, the small building is now the home of the Greek Orthodox congregation in Dublin. An external mosaic icon has been added to a closed up window,...