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. Boys were to be taught reading,
1715 – Northgate Gaol, Cork
The gateway building contained a prison in its upper stories. Conditions were atrocious due to its cramped site, until it was replaced by the purpose built Cork Gaol in the 1820s.
1726 – St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork
St. Anne’s in Shandon is known more for its bells than the structure that houses them, due to the famous song “The Bells of Shandon”
1738 – St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
Built to replace a decaying medieval cathedral, it retained the tower and spire of the old cathedral. Completed in 1738, it was demolished in 1865 to make way for the present cathedral by William Burges.
1761 – Statue of George II, South Mall, Cork
Architect: John Van Nost the Younger
Equestrian statue of George II, erected 7 July and unveiled 16 July 1761.
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. This basement was used for trade,
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.
1780s – Trabolgan, Whitegate, Co.Cork
Originally a Georgian house, of two storeys at the front with a single storey Doric entrance portico, and three storeys at the back.
