1864 – Allied Irish Bank, Arran Quay, Dublin
Architect: Charles Geoghegan / George L. O’Connor
Fine small bank branch in an Italianate style with manager’s residence to the rear.
George L. O’Connor (1870-1947)
Articled to William Kaye-Parry, and later working for John L. Robinson. Throughout his career his commissions were many and varied, including religious buildings, hospitals, libraries, commercial premises, cinemas, and housing. He conducted his practice on his own until about 1938, when he took his assistant John J. Aylward into partnership.
1894 – St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Architect: J.J. McCarthy / John L. Robinson / George L. O’Connor / Ashlin & Coleman
Originally a much smaller church on this site was enlarged during the early 1830s.
1901 – St. Patrick’s Church, Broomfield, Donaghmoyne, Co. Monaghan
Architect: George L. O’Connor
“On Sunday the new Church of St. Patrick, Broomfield, Donaghmoyne, was solemnly dedicated by the Most Rev.
1905 – Carnegie Library, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
Built in 1905 on a prominent corner site, the Carnegie Free library was designed by George L.
1907 – Bohemian Bar, Doyle’s Corner, Phibsborough, Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
George L. O’Connor was the architect responsible for rebuilding of the licensed premises for John Doyle,
1908 – Nos. 16-17 Halston St., Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
Offices, originally built for Carton Bros., poultry, game, egg, butter and cheese agents.
1911 – The International Bar, Wicklow Street, Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
Fine ornate corner public house with much of its original interior detail intact. Although conservation and restoration can sometimes get in the way of charm,
1913 – Princess Cinema, Rathmines, Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
Suburban cinema with its main entrance fronted by a cast iron and glass porch flanked by two commercial units.
1914 – Bohemian Picture House, Phibsborough, Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
According to the Irish Builder, the facade was “finished in red brick and chiselled limestone dressings,
1915 – No.31 Capel Street, Dublin
Architect: George L. O’Connor
Existing building adapted in 1915 by O’Connor by remodelling the ground and first floor facade to provide a new commercial unit.
