1802 – Castlecomer House, Co. Kilkenny
Architect: John Johnston
The original Castlecomer House, the family seat of the Wandesfordes,
The original Castlecomer House, the family seat of the Wandesfordes,
A design published in “A collection of designs for rural retreats”
A large addition around 1802 by Francis Johnston gave the house its current form today.
The castle, as we see it today,
In 1802, architects were invited to submit designs for the conversion of the old Houses of Parliament into a new Bank of Ireland.
There has been a church on this site since the time of the Normans.
One of the landmarks of Dublin with its large drum and shallow dome,
Built by Edward Augustus Stratford (1736-1801),
This was the first purpose built Parliament House in the world and was constructed at a great time of public confidence in Dublin.
There has been a castle on the site since 1170,