1761 – Tholsel, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
The name “Tholsel” is derived from two old English words: “toll”,
The name “Tholsel” is derived from two old English words: “toll”,
Wilson’s Hospital School was founded in 1761 by Andrew Wilson as a school for young Protestant boys and also as a hospital for old men.
Lord Charlemont had met and befriended Sir William Chambers in Italy while Chambers was studying roman antiquities and Charlemont was on a collecting trip.
Now a branch of the Bank of Ireland but known also as Harrison Hall.
Developed by the Fitzwilliam Estate and named Merrion after the second Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion.The first project of the Fitzwilliam Estate was Merrion Street and it was quickly built on and plans were made for Merrion Square using Merrion Street as one side.
Construction started in 1758 and took four years to complete.
Lord Charlemont had met and befriended Sir William Chambers in Italy while Chambers was studying roman antiquities and Charlemont was on a collecting trip.
Simple Church of Ireland by the Board of First Fruits with a tall slender tower and long nave.
John’s Bridge, which connects John’s Street with the rest of the city,
A 9-arched bridge over River Nore,