1240 – Ennis Abbey, Co. Clare The origins of Ennis date back to 1240AD when Donnchadh Caribreach O’Brien helped establish the Franciscan Order in Ennis, by his offer of hospitality to wandering Friars.
1850 – Court House, Ennis, Co. Clare Architect: Henry Whitestone The winning entry in an architectural competition in 1844 for a new courthouse. Won by local architect who had previously been articled to James Pain –
1889 – St. Flannan’s Diocesan College, Ennis, Co. Clare Architect: Francis O’Connor Started in 1878 and completed by March 1889. The clock tower 150 ft high. Cost: £21,000.
1926 – Queen’s Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare Architect: Richard Dowling Hotel renovated and extended to design of local civil engineer Civil engineer Richard Dowling around 1925-26.
2008 – Clare County Hall, Ennis, Co. Clare Architect: Henry J. Lyons & Partners The commission for the new headquarters for Clare County Council was won in a competition in 2004.