1853 – Former Bank, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: David Bryce
Built for Standard Life Assurance, the former National Irish branch on O’Connell Street has a striking pediment sculpted by Sir John Steele. One of three buildings designed for Scottish-based financial institutions in Dublin by David Bryce. The fluted Corinthian columns which uphold the pediment create a strong rhythm of light and shade over the stone façade. It is a shame that the façade at street level takes away so much from the imposing classical façade above. Closed as a bank branch circa 2009.
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Clerkin, Paul (2010, April 7). *1853 – Former Bank, O’Connell Street, Dublin*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1853-national-irish-bank-oconnell-street-dublin/ (Updated 2025, June 23)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1853 – Former Bank, O’Connell Street, Dublin." *Archiseek.com*, 7 Apr. 2010, https://www.archiseek.com/1853-national-irish-bank-oconnell-street-dublin/. Updated 23 Jun. 2025.
Published April 7, 2010 | Last Updated June 23, 2025
