1830c – Strancally Castle, Co. Waterford
Architect: George Pain
Lewis in his Topographical Dictionary refers to Strancally Castle as “a modern castle, seat of J.
1828 – Clarina Castle, Clarina. Co. Limerick
Architect: James Pain & George Pain
Also known as Elm Park. Designed by the Pains, for 3rd Baron Clarina,
1823 – Mitchelstown Castle, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Architect: James Pain & George Pain
In 1823, after his succession to his title, George, 3rd Earl of Kingston,
1836 – Thomond Bridge, Limerick
Architect: James & George Pain
The current seven-arch bridge was built in 1836, replacing the earlier bridge which was also alongside King John’s Castle.
1828 – Christ Church, South Main St., Cork
Architect: George Pain / W.H. Hill
Also known as Holy Trinity Church. Originally constructed in 1720 to a design by John Coltsman.
1835 – Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare
Architect: James & George Pain
Work began around 1822 and cost about 50,000 to complete. The Pain brothers submitted some classical designs but their client Edward O’Brien,
1889 – Holy Trinity & Capuchin Monastery, Cork
Architect: George Pain / William Atkins / Dominic J. Coakley / Robert Walker
This fabulous church façade took many years to realise.
1835 – Courthouse, Cork
Architect: George Pain / W.H. Hill
Originally designed by the Pains in 1835, though built by the Deane family of architects.
1836 – St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cork
Architect: George Pain
An excellent classical portico supported by six Corinthian columns, all topped by a campanile, makes this one of Cork’s finest classical buildings.
