1779

1779 – Christchurch Cathedral, Waterford

Architect: John Roberts

Designed by local architect John Roberts, this is one of the architectural gems of Waterford. In 1773 the old Norman Gothic Cathedral was demolished after pressure was brought on the local bishop by the City Corporation.

1779 – City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Cooley

The site of City Hall on Cork Hill was originally the site of Sainte Marie del Dame which came into the possession of Richard Boyle 1st Earl of Cork who built his home on the site Cork House around 1600.

1779 – First Presbyterian Church, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim

Architect: Roger Mulholland

The Dunmurry congregation was established in 1676 and a meetinghouse was built on this site of which no traces remain.

1779 – Kenwood House, Hampstead, London

Architect: Robert Adam

The original house dates from the early 17th century, with the orangery added in about 1700.

1779 – Tyrone House, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway

Architect: John Roberts

Built for Christopher St George, ‘reputedly to the design of John Roberts, of Waterford’. Described by Rev.

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