1855 – Viaduct, Randalstown, Co. Antrim
Architect: Sir Charles Lanyon
The 8-arched, basalt and brick viaduct was opened in 1855 for the Belfast &
1855- Commodore Hotel, Cobh, Co. Cork
Architect: John Pine Hurley
A purpose built hotel for for James Scott &
1856 – Christ Church of Ireland, Innishannon, Co. Cork
Architect: Joseph Welland
Christ Church was designed by Joseph Welland,
1856 – Church of the Ascension, Drumcree, Co. Armagh
Architect: Joseph Welland
Quite a large parish church with side aisles and clerestory windows.
1856 – Design for Capitals, Museum, Trinity College, Dublin
From The Building News, March 29 1856: “Some mention has been made in our pages recently of the capitals arranged and sculptured by the workmen for the new museum at Trinity College,
1856 – Design for Wellington Testimonial, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: Sir Robert Smirke
A result of an architectural competition,
1856 – Gosford Castle, Co. Armagh
Architect: Thomas Hopper
Construction of the castle began in 1819 and finished in the 1850s.
1856 – Heavey Institute, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Architect: John Bourke
Now known as Coláiste Mhuire or CBS Mullingar.
1856 – Joymount Presbyterian Church, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Italianate church, schools and manse constructed between 1855 and 1856 to designs of an unknown architect.
1856 – Pim’s Department Store, Sth Great George’s Street, Dublin
Architect: Sandham Symes
Large department store demolished in the 1970s to make way for an office building.
