1874 – Hilton Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan
Originally known as Maddenton, Hilton Park was redesigned by William Hague (primarily a catholic church architect) in 1874.
Originally known as Maddenton, Hilton Park was redesigned by William Hague (primarily a catholic church architect) in 1874.
Designed by William Hague (who was better known for his churches), Sligo Townhall is a well proportioned building in a Lombardo-Romanesque style.
Small convent similar to many across small towns in Ireland from the 19th century. Later chapel from W.H.
Construction started in 1881 and was not completed until 1903 by Hague’s partner and successor T.F.
In 1839 the Presentation Convent was established in Clane. Forty years later the nuns offered their garden as a site for the new Church.
Started by 1875 by J.J. McCarthy, often called the Irish Pugin, and finished both after his death and the death of his successor William Hague in 1905.
St Macartan’s Cathedral was constructed between 1861 and 1891 and is the most impressive of J.J McCarthy’s cathedrals –
Large church with tower and spire replacing an earlier chapel on the site. Foundation stone laid in 1891,
Designed by prominent church architect William Hague, this church of 1896 is attached to an earlier convent.
Now a community resource centre, this fine Victorian building was constructed as boys and girls national schools in 1895-97.