1715 – Green Coat School, Cork
In March 1715, construction started on two schools adjacent to the Green Coat Hospital for children of the Protestant faith.
1715 – Northgate Gaol, Cork
The gateway building contained a prison in its upper stories. Conditions were atrocious due to its cramped site,
1726 – St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork
St. Anne’s in Shandon is known more for its bells than the structure that houses them,
1738 – St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
Built to replace a decaying medieval cathedral, it retained the tower and spire of the old cathedral.
1760 – Castle Hyde, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Architect: Davis Ducart / Abraham Hargrave
Along the banks of the Blackwater,
1761 – Statue of George II, South Mall, Cork
Architect: John Van Nost the Younger
Equestrian statue of George II,
1766 – Kilshannig House, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Architect: Davis Ducart
The entrance is of rose red brick while the other fronts are of cut sandstone with limestone dressings.
1770 – Bowen’s Court, Kildorrery, Co. Cork
Architect: Isaac Rothery
Constructed in the early 1770’s for the Bowen family who owned the house until it was sold by the author Elizabeth Bowen in 1959.
1770c – No. 74 South Mall, Cork
Like many of the large former residences in the area, this fine house boasts an above ground basement.
1777 – Clock Gate, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: William Meade
This is the third gate on this site in the town walls and was completed in 1777.
