1884 – Design for St. Mary Immaculate, Inchicore, Dublin

“This building was commenced some years ago, but only the nave and aisles have been built. It is now proposed to complete the design, as shown on the view, by the erection of the central tower, transepts, Lady Chapel, &c. The interior dimensions of the nave and aisles are at present 100 feet by 52 feet, and the height of nave from floor to ridge 66 feet. The entire church will have a length of 156 feet 6 inches, and the width across transepts will be 68 feet. The height of the western towers, which are at present only built to the belfry level, will be 106 feet, and the total height of the central tower and spire will be 192 feet. The materials for the present portion are granite for the facings, Stourton stone for the dressings, and polished Peterhead granite for the shafts of nave, arcade, and principal doorway. It is proposed to substitute limestone and Portland for the Stourton stone in the dressings of the remainder of the work. The cost so far has been about 9,000, and that of the whole church will be about 24,000. The contractors for the portion already executed were Messrs. Meade & Son, of Dublin, and the architect is Mr. G.C. Ashlin, A.R.H.A., also of Dublin.” The Architect, February 23 1884