1583 – Rathfarnham Castle, Co. Dublin
The date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date.
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1764 – Marlay House, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Marlay House was built by Thomas Taylor and was originally known as ‘The Grange’. David La Touche, first governor of the newly established Bank of Ireland acquired and extended the house in 1764 and renamed it for his wife Elizabeth Marlay.
1767 – Ely’s Arch, Churchtown, Co. Dublin
Originally an entrance gateway to Rathfarnham castle, this 18th century triumphal arch is attributed to Henry Loftus, Earl of Ely. The arch is named the new gate on Frizell’s map of 1779.
1795 – Church of Ireland, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
The church which dates from 1795 has had two enlargements. The first was in the 1820s when the tower and spire were added.
1806 – Killakee House, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
A 36-room, two-storey, symmetrical, stucco-faced house of with several curved bows. It had a balustraded parapet to the roof, a veranda with slender iron uprights and a balcony above along the centre of the front.
1820 – Former School, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Adjacent to the Church of Ireland, and now used as a community centre, this little school opens out on to the main street of the village as well as the forecourt of the church.
1820 – Sexton’s Cottage, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Adjacent to the school and the local Church of Ireland, this is an attractive little house with unusual detailing above the upper windows.
1827 – New Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: John Semple
In 1827, a new parish church, officially titled ‘New Whitechurch’, was consecrated, blessed and opened for public worship by the Archbishop of Dublin.
1852 – St. Columba’s College, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: Philip Charles Hardwick
Design for a proposed building at St. Columba’s College, Co. Dublin by Philip Charles Hardwick –
1878 – Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: G.C. Ashlin
Designed in Early French Gothic style with the nave, aisles and chancel terminating in 3 semicircular apses.The foundation stone was laind on 29 March 1875,
