Samuel Patrick Close (1842-1925)

1872 – McGarel Buildings, Larne, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

Ten Victorian almshouses in a Gothic style, for Charles McGarel. McGarel was a slave-owner and sugar trader in the early 19th century.

1878 – Olderfleet Hotel, Larne, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

Three storey hotel constructed for sea travellers next to the harbour. The interior boasted several large reception rooms.

1880 – Belfast Banking Co., Larne, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel P. Close

Very similar in design to their branch at Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan – a three storey residence with single storey banking hall attached.

1880 – Former Northern Bank, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

Built for the Belfast Banking Co, a fine sandstone bank building of the 19th century.

1880 – Magheramorne House, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel P. Close

Magheramorne stands in a prominent, elevated position overlooking Larne Lough and situated between Carrickfergus and Larne.

1882 – Methodist Church, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

Demolished in 2008.

1883 – Runkerry House, Portballintrae, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel P. Close

A house in Scottish Baronial style for Edward Macnaghten, a landmark Victorian-era manor overlooking the ocean near the Giant’s Causeway.

1890 – Drumalis House, Larne, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

In the 1880s, the architect Samuel Patrick Close extended a compact Victorian villa of around 1870 into a large rambling composition in an Italianate style for Sir Hugh Houston Smiley.

1898 – Cairndhu House, Larne, Co. Antrim

Architect: Samuel Patrick Close

The existing houses was extended in 1897-98 by Samuel P. Close for John Stewart Clarke.