1851 – Albert Agricultural College, Glasnevin, Dublin
Low key design for what was intended as an important component in modernising Ireland’s agriculture industry in the 19th century. Originally intended to be a model school,
1886 – Designs for Cardinal MacCabe Memorial, Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan
“The terms of the competition required two designs — the second to be a treatment of a cross.
1871 – Devitt Memorial, Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
“To the already fine specimens of monumental art placed in Glasnevin Cemetery there has recently been added one, a sketch of which we have considered worthy to present our readers with in this issue.
1905 – St. Columba’s Church, Iona Rd., Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: Ashlin & Coleman
Sadly uncompleted, the tower being capped at the second stage, below the apex of the roof of the nave.
1923 – John Player Factory, Botanic Rd., Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: Hepworth & Rayson
Former cigarette factory for John Player Ltd., designed by an English architectural partnership of Hepworth &
1878 – St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: John Sterling Butler / John L. Robinson
Opened in 1857, where the apartments in Dalcassian Downs now stand.
1879 – Mortuary Chapel, Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
Architect: J.J. McCarthy
The present-day entrance gates, offices and mortuary chapel at Glasnevin were designed by J.J. McCarthy (1817 -1882),
1886 – Design for Cardinal MacCabe Memorial, Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan
Premiated designs for memorial to Roman Catholic Prelate Cardinal MacCabe. The competition was won by George C.
1908 – Marlborough Hall, Mobhi Rd., Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: J.F. Fuller
Constructed in 1908, and extended in 1911 and 1919, it was built as a teacher training college,
1880s – Marlborough House, Glasnevin, Dublin
Marlborough House was a large domestic dwelling which had been used as a teacher training college. It was registered as a detention centre for up to 50 boys on 24th March 1944.
