Cork

1859 – Munster Model Farm, Cork

Also known as the Munster Institute, a large 9-bay, 2-storey farm residence with farm buildings behind.

1889 – Design for Holy Trinity Church, Cork

“Out of twelve sets submitted, that bearing the motto, “Coronam de lapide pretioso,” by Mr.

1861 – Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cork

Opened in 1861 and designed by the English architect, Colin Tarring, who was responsible for many non conformist church buildings in England.

1880s – Government House, Cork

Large ornate Victorian villa set on a hillside overlooking Cork city centre. Destroyed by fire in 1922. Sidney Park housing estate was developed on the site from 1934 to 1943.

1891 – Furlong’s Mills, Kennedy Quay, Cork

Architect: James F. McMullen

Also known as Marina Mills, demolished circa 1986, the ground floor walls have been kept as a site wall.

1866 – The Munster Arcade, Patrick St., Cork

Architect: William Fogerty

The Munster Arcade was one of the principal department stores in Cork. Based on St. Patrick’s Street,

1902 – International Exhibition, Cork

Architect: Henry A. Cutler

The 1902 Cork International Exhibition took place on 8 hectares of reclaimed marshland the Mardyke area of Cork,

1715 – Green Coat School, Cork

In March 1715, construction started on two schools adjacent to the Green Coat Hospital for children of the Protestant faith. Boys were to be taught reading,

1968 – Cork County Hall

Architect: Patrick McSweeney

Designed by Patrick McSweeney who was Cork County Architect from 1953 to 1975 and designed numerous buildings in and around Cork City.

1738 – St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Built to replace a decaying medieval cathedral, it retained the tower and spire of the old cathedral. Completed in 1738, it was demolished in 1865 to make way for the present cathedral by William Burges.