1959 – Insurance Corporation of Ireland, Dame Street, Dublin

Architects: Downes, Meehan & Robson

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New modern facade placed on four existing buildings including their head office of 1936 designed by Vincent Downes for the same company. Now refaced in a pastiche style. The Insurance Corporation of Ireland finacially collapsed in 1985 with losses of over £200m. At the time it a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Irish Banks.

Published April 19, 2024 | Last Updated March 21, 2025