Suffolk Street Dublin

This was the site of the Viking assembly mound or Thingmote, which survived here, until removed in 1685 to be used as infill on Nassau Street to prevent flooding. Named after Sir Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, it was the site of the family home of the Earls of Kildare until James Fitzgerald built Leinster House.

1925 – National Bank, Nos. 6-7 Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: Fuller & Jermyn

Rear entrance to the headquarters of the National Bank on College Green. Later demolished and replaced by Bank of Ireland with a design by Ronnie Tallon Of Scott Tallon Walker.

1889 – Nos. 16-17 Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Now demolished and replaced with a office building in 1957 for the Friends’ Provident & Century Assurance Co.

1957 – Nos. 16-17 Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: W.M. Mitchell & Sons

Mid century office building that replaced two ornate Victorian commercial buildings by J.J. O’Callaghan.

1908 – O’Neill’s Bar, Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: G.P. Sheridan

One of Dublin’s landmark public houses, O’Neill’s is sited on the narrow side Church Street and the more important Suffolk Street opposite St Andrews church.

1920 – Automobile Association, Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: George L. O’Connor

The offices of the Automobile Association are contained within this ornate office building from the early part of the 20th century.

1919 – Gainsboro House, Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: Frederick Hayes

Good example of early 20th century Dublin commercial building. Many building similar in style were built in the Abbey Street area during its reconstruction after the Civil War.

1965 – Bank Of Ireland, Suffolk Street, Dublin

Architect: Michael Scott & Partners

Miesian infill from Robin Walker of Michael Scott & Partners for the National Bank.

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