Robinson & Keefe

1928 – Dublin Gas Company, D’Olier Street, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

The former headquarters of the Dublin Gas Company (built in 1928) has two facades with two different architectural styles.

1931 – No.52 Grafton Street, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

An unusual corner building at the top of Grafton Street complete with modern interpretation of the corner tower used on many Dublin corners.

1932 – Former Carlton Cinema, O’Connell Street, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

One of Dublin’s finest Art Deco facades, the former Carlton Cinema has been closed for over two decades and is awaiting partial demolition.

1936 – Leinster Cinema, Dolphins Barn, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

Opened late 1936 and was designed to seat 1250 patrons. Opened by the Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne,

1936 – Technical School, Fairview, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

Now with an added level, the Technical School by Robinson & Keefe has some slight Art Deco touches.

1938 – Irish Sweepstakes Building, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

Office complex built in 1937-38 as the administration centre of the world wide business (and possibly world wide con job) that was the Irish Sweepstakes.

1939 – DIT Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

Built as the College of Domestic Economy for the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee and now a part of DIT.

1941 – Corpus Christi, Drumcondra, Dublin

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

With a dome of 52 feet in diameter at the intersection of the nave and sanctuary with the transepts,

1947 – Former Aldephi Cinema, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

Opened in 1947 as an entire entertainment complex, the Adelphi comprised a cinema, a restaurant,

1965 – Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway

Architect: Robinson & Keefe

The last large Roman Catholic cathedral to be built in Ireland, and quite possibly the oddest in design.