1884 – National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin

Designed as part of the same scheme as the National Museum, the exterior of the library building is characterised by its array of columns and pilasters in the Corinthian Order and the rotunda with its open verandah and corner pavilions framing the composition. The library has suffered over time with the original Mountcharles sandstone replaced after serious erosion. The interior of the reading room is magnificent with a large domed and coffered ceiling and fantastic woodwork to counters, doors and partitions.

Originally part of this scheme was the addition of a dramatic portico to the west front of Leinster House.

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