1816

1816 – Church of The Assumption, Callan, Co. Kilkenny

By an unknown architect, the catholic church in Callan dated from around 1816. A stern classical exercise, it has fine columns on the west front with a rather unusual tower and spire.

1816 – Corn Exchange Building, Burgh Quay, Dublin

Architect: George Halpin

The Corn Exchange Building designed by George Halpin in 1815, was approved by the Wide Streets Commissioners in 1816 with work commencing soon afterwards.

1816 – Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin

Accepted as the symbol of Dublin, the Ha’penny Bridge (originally Wellington Bridge after the ‘Iron Duke’; offically Liffey Bridge) was opened in 1816.

1816 – No.8 Burgh Quay, Dublin

One of the original shopfronts built on the quays by the Wide Streets Commisioners. There are a few similar examples on Burgh Quay flanking the former Corn Exchange building.

1816 – O’Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin

Architect: George Knowles & James Savage

A three-arched bridge built of granite, with cast-iron balustrades, built in 1813 and opened in 1816.

1816 – Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin

Architect: Francis Johnston

Designed as an alternative to transportation, the Richmond General Penitentiary was part of an experiment into a penitentiary system which also involved Millbank Penitentiary,

1816 – St John’s Home, Drogheda, Co. Louth

St John’s Home is made of two ranges of buildings. Each building contains two houses of three bays and two storeys.

1816 – St. Gobhann’s Church of Ireland, Seagoe, Co. Armagh

Architect: Sir Thomas Drew

Largely constructed in 1816 near the site of former one, which had become too small.