Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches

Charles Guilfoyle DORAN (1835-1909)

Someone who read of the recent Bord Pleanala decision sent me the link which I attach below. It is a short outline of the biography of Charles G. Doran who was the clerk of works for the building of St. Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh. The finest quality craftsmanship both of the interior and exterior of the building is in no small part due to Doran who was very much a hands -on -man and most exigent with all craftsmen working on the Cathedral project. Although several contract suppliers complained to a succession of Bishops about his over demanding standards, Doran always had the complete support of the architect ,G.C. Ashlin, who relied on him completely. This article is a valuable contribution to the biography (which still needs writing) of this important figure of 19th. Cobh:
http://dunlavin.blogspot.com/2006/06/charles-guilfoyle-doran-du_114935465372819584.html