1948 – The Hydro, Tramore, Co Waterford
Architect: Patrick J. Sheahan
Opened in 1948 ‘The Hydro’
1949 – Aspro Factory, Naas Road, Dublin
Architect: Alan Hope
Drawing for design of staircase and entrance foyer.
1949 – College of Further Education, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Architect: Donnelly & Martin
Typical of the softer self-effacing modernism used in educational and medical buildings across Ireland,
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.
1949 – Jennings Soda Water Factory, Watercourse Road, Cork
Architect: Frank Murphy
Former factory built for the Jennings family who moved their factory from Browne Street in the city centre.
1949 – Sir William Whitla Hall, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: John MacGeagh
The Whitla Hall was opened in 1949 and was named after Sir William Whitla.
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 – Courtaulds Factory, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Architect: Alexander Gibb & Partners
In the 1950s, Courtaulds was a major industrial player in Northern Ireland,
1950 – ESB Power Station, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Portarlington Power Station was opened in 1950 as Ireland’s peat-fired power station,
