1949 – Grand Cinema, Cabra, Dublin
Architect: Samuel Lyons, Henry J. Lyons & Son
The Cabra Grand Cinema was designed by Samuel Lyons of Henry J.
1949 – Hendrons, Dominick St., Dublin
Architect: Václav Gunzl
Former manufacturing plant, now artist studios and light commercial space.
1950 – Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, Merrion Square, Dublin
Architect: Raymond McGrath & Frank du Berry, Office of Public Works
A tapering granite obelisk 18.3 metres in height and topped with a gilt bronze flame,
1950 – ESB Power Station, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Portarlington Power Station was opened in 1950 as Ireland’s peat-fired power station,
1950 – Inchicore Chassis Works, Inchicore, Dublin
Architect: Jim Brennan, Michael Scott Architects
In the late 1940’s Michael Scott became involved with Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) the National Transport Company which came into being on the 1 January 1945 as a result of the Transport Act of 8 December 1944.
1950s – Dublin Central Mission Holiday Home, Laytown, Co. Meath
Originally used during the summer by the Central Mission (Methodist Church) of Middle Abbey Street in Dublin as a summer Holiday retreat.
1950s – Former Veterinary College, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Two separate veterinary schools were run by UCD and TCD at the Ballsbridge site and this continued until 1977 when the two schools were merged and fully incorporated into UCD.
1950s – Teelan’s Shop, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Fabulous shop exterior from the 1950s with intact lettering and wild octagonal windows.
1951 – Boland’s Biscuit Mills, Grand Canal Street, Dublin
Architect: Samuel Stevenson & Sons
Built on the site of a building occupied by Éamon de Valera during the 1916 Easter Rising,
1951 – Post Office, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Seymour Rice & Ronald Tallon, Office of Public Works
Designed by Seymour Rice and Ronald Tallon (later of Scott Tallon Walker) while staff of the Office of Public Works.
