1834 – Franciscan Friary Church, Waterford
Architect: Terence O’Reilly
An imposing church in the Classical style, which dominates the streetscapes of both narrow lanes on to which it is sited.
John Bourke (-1871)
His obituary in the Irish Builder read, “DEATH OF JOHN BOURKE, ESQ., ARCHITECT. We greatly regret having to announce the death, suddenly, of the above-named gentleman, which took place on Friday last at the residence of Dr. Hayden, Harcourt-street. Mr. Bourke had been for some time complaining, but no serious symptoms appeared, to cause uneasiness or account for his sudden demise, being in his usual health on that morning ; but in the course of the day, finding himself unwell, he proceeded to his medical adviser, when in a few minutes he ceased to live. In his profession Mr. Bourke was greatly esteemed by those with whom his associations brought him in contact. Gifted with talent of a high order, and particularly well versed in constructive architecture, he has been engaged upon numerous works throughout Ireland. Amongst these the Mater Misericordiae Hospital stands a time-enduring monument of his skill. We have often admired his specifications, which for their perspicuity, combined with brevity, could not be excelled, and which carefully express in short paragraphs what in other hands would occupy pages, yet, from their wording, were impossible of being misinterpreted. Shrewd and intelligent to a degree in all difficult questions of constructive building, his opinion was highly valued ; and being of sterling honesty of purpose and of unswerving integrity, he was justice personified between contractor and client, and in this particular he had few equals, certainly none to surpass him.”
1834 – St Nicholas of Myra, Francis Street, Dublin
Architect: John Leeson / John Bourke
Built between 1829-34 by John Leeson with later work by John Bourke in 1858,
1845 – Church of The Navity, Chapelizod, Co. Dublin
Architect: John Bourke
Built in 1845 and only costing £2,500, Chapelizod Church is an auster gothic building over a lofty crypt to raise it above the flood plain of the river Liffey which flows past it.
1851 – St. Michan’s Presbytery, Halston Street, Dublin
Architect: John Bourke
A fine presbytery house sited next to its church. Now facing across the public park created on the site of Newgate Gaol.
1856 – Heavey Institute, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Architect: John Bourke
Now known as Coláiste Mhuire or CBS Mullingar. “It has been built and endowed by a bequest made by the late Mr.
1856 – St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford
Architect: John B. Keane, John Bourke, George C. Ashlin
Originally designed by J.B. Keane in 1840 but construction was held up by the Great Famine of 1845-47.
1860 – St. Joseph’s Church, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow
Architect: John Bourke
Designed by John Bourke around 1860, this is a fine gothic revival church with a symmetrical composition.
1861 – Design for SS Peter & Paul Church, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Architect: John Bourke
Although the foundation stone was laid in 1861, a disagreement between the architect John Bourke and the parish priest,
1861 – Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin
Architect: John Bourke
From The Irish Builder: “Though we have on former occasions noticed the progress and features of the large pile of building for some time in course of erection at Eccles-street,
1861 – St. Mary’s Church, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Architect: John Bourke
Constructed between 1857-61., and considered one of Bourke’s finest works. The exterior is dominated by the slender tower and spire,
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