A striking black and white photo of the Spire of Lloyd, a tall stone tower resembling a lighthouse. The tower sits atop a grassy incline in a parkland setting. Several bare, dark trees are scattered around the base of the hill, their intricate branches reaching toward a pale, clear sky. A brilliant glint of sunlight reflects off the glass panels at the top of the tower. The foreground features textured grass with soft, elongated shadows, creating a peaceful and historic mood.

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1850s - Garrison Churches, Curragh Camp, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - Architecture of Kildare, Lost Buildings of Ireland - Archiseek.com Architectural twins, two garrison churches, one Anglican (St. Paul's), one Roman Catholic (St. Brigid's), to cater for the soldiers of the camp. Both huge

1850s - Garrison Churches, Curragh Camp, Newbridge, Co. Kildare #irisharchitecture
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1963 - Ulster Brewery, Andersonstown, Belfast - Architecture of Belfast, Lost Buildings of Ireland - Archiseek.com Architect: Henry Lynch-Robinson A brewery on this location opened in 1901 trading as Caffrey & Sons. In 1950, the Ulster Brewery purchased the site and in

1963 - Ulster Brewery, Andersonstown, Belfast #irisharchitecture
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1820s - St. Andrew's Church, Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow - Architecture of Carlow - Archiseek.com Architect: Thomas Cobden, William Hague A simple t-plan church with galleried transepts from around 1820 with later additions including a spire in the

1820s - St. Andrew's Church, Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow #irisharchitecture
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1840s - Garda Station, Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow - Architecture of Carlow - Archiseek.com Architect: Board of Public Works A 19th century building with a distinctive facade with three blank, segmental-headed arches. The walls between the

1840s - Garda Station, Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow #irisharchitecture

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1720 - Gloster House, Brosna, Co. Offaly - Architecture of Offaly - Archiseek.com Constructed around 1720 by the Lloyd family as a 13-bay, 2-storey over basement property. Later extended circa 1780 with a three-bay breakfront and

1720 - Gloster House, Brosna, Co. Offaly #irisharchitecture
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For those with an interest in Ireland and Irish architecture, with St Patrick's Day on Tuesday, there's only one website. Coming up on 30 in May, so our 29th St. Patrick's Day. #archiseek30 #irisharchitecture #dublin

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The New Chapel in Cookstown - View media Over 129 years of moving images from Northern Ireland, featuring amateur and professional films from 1897 to 2026, brought to you by Northern Ireland Screen.

1965 - Charles Witherspoon travels to the Chapel of the Annunciation in Cookstown. Designed by Liam McCormick, the Chapel is modernist and striking with sculpture by Michael Biggs and stained-glass windows by Patrick Pye. #irisharchitecture #cookstown

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1868 - Scottish Widows, 2 High Street, Belfast - Architecture of Belfast, Lost Buildings of Ireland - Archiseek.com Architect: Boyd & Batt The Scottish Widows Fund and Life Assurance Society Building was located at the junction of Castle Place, High Street, and

1868 - Scottish Widows, High Street & Lombard Street, Belfast
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1925 - Former Northern Bank, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan - Architecture of Monaghan - Archiseek.com Architect: Godfrey W. Ferguson Curiously over-conservative design (even for a bank) in a vague Neo-Georgian style that was slowly gaining in popularity

1925 - Former Northern Bank, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
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1821 - Former Courthouse, Carrick-on-shannon, Co. Leitrim - Architecture of Leitrim - Archiseek.com Architect: William Farrell Designs for 2-storey, 5-bay building, the 3 central bays projecting and topped by balustrade. Similar in design to the Court

1821 - Former Courthouse, Carrick-on-shannon, Co. Leitrim
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Geragh, Sandycove, Co. Dublin taken 1995. Michael Scott architect. Scanned from 35mm slide today. #dublin #irisharchitecture

1763 - Browne's Hill, Carlow, Co. Carlow - Architecture of Carlow - Archiseek.com Built in 1763, Browne’s Hill is one of the few surviving Georgian mansions in the Carlow and originally comprised a detached six-bay, three-storey,

1763 - Browne's Hill, Carlow, Co. Carlow
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#architecture #irisharchitecture #carlow

1779 - Castle ffrench, Ahascragh, Co. Galway - Architecture of Galway - Archiseek.com This current house replaced a late 17th century house on a different site on the estate, which replaced a castle built by the ffrench family when they

1779 - Castle ffrench, Ahascragh, Co. Galway
#cogalway #irisharchitecture #architecture

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1853 - Great Industrial Exhibition, Merrion Square, Dublin - Architecture of Dublin City, Lost Buildings of Ireland - Archiseek.com Architect: Sir John Benson The Great Industrial Exhibition in 1853 was the largest international event to be held in Ireland. It lasted from the 12th of

Todays Object of Unexpected Interest:
1853 - Great Industrial Exhibition, Merrion Square, Dublin #dublin #dublinarchitecture #irisharchitecture #architecture #ireland

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Lots of posts on my new BuildingCatholicIreland Instagram page for anyone who might be interested! #IrishArchitecture #IrishHistory #speirgorm

📢Christ the King, Turner's Cross at📍 #CorkCity Council Library is on exhibition for #TheDecoisintheDetail mini-festival🥰. 📅Saturday 15 November. Free admission! #ArtDeco #NBHS #NIAH #DHLGH #builtheritage #heritage #architecture #architecturaldesign #irisharchitecture

Grand neoclassical building with a blue-green dome, reflected in a calm river. Text: "Irish Architecture Foundation," "Festival of Architecture," "Open House Dublin 11-19 October."

Step inside Dublin’s architecture

From 11–19 October, participating OPW sites in Dublin will open their doors as part of #OpenHouseDublin 2025, a free festival celebrating design, heritage and the people who build our city.
Find out more at openhousedublin.com

#IrishArchitecture #BuiltHeritage

1909 - Dominican Chapel, Eccles Street, Dublin

Born on this Day - Rudolf Maximilian Butler was born in Dublin on 30 September 1872 #dublin #irisharchitecture
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A long, symmetrical view of Powerscourt House and Gardens in County Wicklow, Ireland. The image is centred on a grand stone staircase with ornate statues of horses on either side, leading up a green hill to the stately home. In the foreground, a large pond covered in water lilies and algae features a small, moss-covered fountain. The main house is a light grey Palladian mansion with a central section and two projecting wings, topped with green domes. The sky is overcast.

Powerscourt House. #Powerscourt #PowerscourtGardens #Enniskerry #CountyWicklow #IrishGardens #StatelyHome #HistoricIreland #GardensOfIreland #Fountain #IrishArchitecture #VisitIreland #smartphonephotography #photography

A photograph of a street corner in the Irish town of Graiguenamanagh. In the foreground, a grey stone statue of a monk holding a book stands to the left, with blurry red and orange flowers in front of it. A metal chain fence with grey bollards separates the foreground from the street. On the right, a bright blue building with white-framed windows is visible. The building has a sign that reads "Hughes" and a street sign on the corner points to High Street. In the distance, a second, smaller statue is visible next to the building.

"The Village of the Monks." #Graiguenamanagh #villageofthemonks #Kilkenny #IrishTown #StreetView #StoneStatue #VillageLife #RuralIreland #IrishArchitecture #VibrantColours #TravelIreland #ExploreIreland #IrishHeritage #SmallTownLife #smartphonephotography #photography

A vibrant, sunny photo of two prominent buildings on the seafront in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. On the left is a green-painted Victorian building with a conical roof and a pub sign. To its right, a red brick building with an elaborate, tiled conical roof and a weathervane is visible. Both buildings have distinct architectural styles and are nestled against a backdrop of a lush, tree-covered hill. The sky is partly cloudy, and the foreground shows some foliage and a street sign.

Seafront Charm. #bray #wicklow #countywicklow #ireland #visitireland #brayseafront #victorianarchitecture #irisharchitecture #travelireland #seasidevillage #photography #smartphonephotography

A photograph of the iconic clock tower at Farmleigh House in Dublin. The ornate stone tower stands tall against a cloudy sky, framed by the lush green foliage of surrounding trees. The foreground is a verdant lawn with a hint of wild growth at the bottom of the frame, capturing the scenic parkland setting.

Time and Architecture. #farmleigh #dublin #ireland #visitdublin #discoverireland #irishhistory #clocktower #architecture #irisharchitecture #heritageireland #smartphonephotography #photography

Photo of the Bothy from an angle, with a moody purple-brown filter and neon green interior and detailing added. White text overlaid: Bog Bothy / A New Peatlands Architecture / Girley Bog, Co Meath / 16th-17th August

Come experience #BogBothy at Girley Bog, County Meath, during #NationalHeritageWeek! This is stop 2/2, so don't miss your chance!

Programme & FREE tickets at architecturefoundation.clr.events/event/138551...

#CreativeClimateAction #Peatlands #IrishArchitecture #12thField #SustainableDesign

The Great House Revival episode 3 2025 - ClumpHD In The Great House Revival episode 3 2025, a journey into the woods of County Roscommon reveals a remarkable architectural transformation. On the banks of Lough Key, Dublin-based architects Fiona Brug...

Can a ruined cowhouse become a light-filled sanctuary? Fiona & Paddy thought so — and proved it.
Theirs is a story of design, grit, & heritage on the shores of Lough Key.
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#Restoration #IrishArchitecture

A narrow, historic alleyway in Dublin at dusk, illuminated by warm yellow light from a streetlamp under an archway. The stone steps lead down through the arch to a dimly lit street beyond. On the right, a brick wall is brightly lit, and on the left, an old stone building with a small window is visible. In the background, a modern building with blue windows can be seen against a purple and orange sky.

A Cosy Alleyway in Dublin. #DublinEvenings #HiddenGems #CityExploration #StreetPhotography #HistoricDublin #IrishArchitecture #NightWalks #UrbanPhotography #ArchwayAdventures #CobblestoneStreets #TwilightHour #DublinLife #smartphonephotography #photography

1882 – Superintendent’s Lodge, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin | Archiseek.com Architect: J.F. Fuller Constructed at the southwest corner of St. Stephen's Green (the junction of Harcourt and Cuffe Streets), this attractive Arts and Crafts-influenced gate lodge was built as part ...

1882 - Superintendent's Lodge, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
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Delighted to attend a lecture by the brilliant @samiahenni.bsky.social on her work in Colonial Toxicity hosted by the Architectural Association of Ireland (AAI) in Trinity tonight. #IrishArchitecture #TrinityDublin

#Stone #Stonework #Craftsmanship #Architecture #Geology #BuildingStones #DublinStones #HistoricBuildings #Quarrying #IrishArchitecture #Masonry #Heritage #UrbanGeology #ArchitecturalHistory #IrishHeritage #GeologicalHeritage #RockFormations #BuildingMaterials #Landmarks #CityWalks #HistoricDublin

Grafton Architects’ Marshall Building LSE - fab spaces, forms, & finishes. #IrishArchitecture