Historic Dublin City Council Chamber

[lauder]

Having come across a photo of a section of the historic Dublin City Council Chamber (looks early Victorian), I have been unable to track down if this chamber still exists or is preserved elsewhere. It was still extant in 1994 (as per the book I spotted the photo in "A Grand Tour of Dublin"), so it is unlikely that it would have been ripped out due to planning laws.

The modern chamber is a hideous Ikea job. I have contacted two local City Councillors, and they are only aware of the current chamber.

The only photo I could find showing the Lord Mayors throne:


Any info would be appreciated!

[Paul Clerkin]

The old council chamber was in City Hall, which of couse is largely unused by the city council these days, except maybe for meetings. Not sure if they built a new one in the bunkers or not.
As you can see, a simple enough room, with an ornate Lord Mayoral chair, huge portraits, chandeliers, and a very large crucifix over the chair

[StephenC]

Were these interiors removed in 2000 when the restoration took place? Where is the chair then? Mansion House? In the same storage room as the former Presidential Throne?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/390 ... 17c5ac.jpg

[fergalr]

I don't understand. It's the same chamber, right?

[StephenC]

Yes, it is. The white ceiling in the last image I posted makes the ceiling look flat but its actually vaulted.

[Paul Clerkin]

Am surprised that they dont have a purpose built chamber with all the latest technology in Wood Quay.