1820s – Cornacassa House, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
A dignified smaller classical house with a lower service wing. Described in Lewis as “Cornacassa, of Dacre Hamilton, Esq., pleasantly situated in a highly cultivated and well-planted demesne”.
2013 – Garage Theatre, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: Oppermann Associates & Hawkins Brown Architects
Built as part of a new education campus, the Garage Theatre is a modern uncompromising building with large picture windows to provide views across the surrounding rural landscape.
1780s – Camla Vale, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
After World War II, when nearby Rossmore Castle developed a severe case of dry rot, the 6th Lord Rossmore and his family were forced to leave the castle and take up residence in Camla Vale,
1930 – Former Royal Bank of Ireland, Dublin St., Monaghan
Architect: Bradbury & Evans
Former branch of the Royal Bank of Ireland, and now in use as a Town Hall for Monaghan.
1824 – Old Town Chapel, Park Street, Monaghan
Replaced by William Hague’s church, which was constructed alongside, this simple church with gothic windows to the street was demolished in teh early 20th century.
1861 – Methodist Church, Dawson St., Monaghan
A fine little church with a symmetrical front on a slightly elevated site – it’s constructed over a basement, which gives the church a separation from the main streetscape.
1900 – St. Joseph’s Church, Park St., Monaghan
Architect: William Hague
Fine barn style gothic church by William Hague who finished the town’s cathedral after the death of the architect J.J.
1830 – Gate Lodge, Camla Vale, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Former gatelodge for Camla Vale house, and not Rossmore Castle as usually assumed, due to its proximity across the road.
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2011 – Fire Station, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: van Dijk Architects
Costing a total of €2m, the new Fire station houses a host of key elements demanded of a modern fire station including: six appliance bays,
1861 – Design for St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: J.J. McCarthy
“According to the designs and plans which have been prepared by Mr. J.J. McCarthy, the eminent architect,
