1884 – Annmount, Glounthaune, Co. Cork

In 1810 the local landowners, the Falkiner family of Annmount, planned and laid out this village, which was originally to be called New Glanmire. The Sacred Heart Church, also designed by George Coppinger Ashlin, was built circa 1880, replacing a chapel which had been in the village since 1803. Earlier house heavily remodelled by G.C. Ashlin around 1884. The house was lost in a fire circa 1948 and the ruins demolished.

“THIS building is situated on an elevated site, and commands an extensive view of Cork harbour. Before the present course of alterations were commenced there existed two distinct houses, which have been remodelled and converted into one, as shown by the plan which accompanies our view. The principal additions comprise front bay windows and portico, campanile, conservatory, and servants’ hall. The architect is Mr. G.C. ASHLIN, A.R.H.A., Dublin, and the builder, Mr. McMullen, Cork. The total cost of the work is about 2,500.” The Architect, January 19 1884.