Aungier Street Dublin

Named after the Aungier Family who acquired the lands of the Carmelite Monastery which was here. The street was driven through an oval plot of land which traditionally had not been built on as it was the site of an old pool. In plan, the surrounding streets can be seen to curve around this area until Aungier Street was built.

1827 – Carmelite Church, Aungier Street, Dublin

A large complex of buildings incorporating the church and friary as well as a modern community centre by Shay Cleary Architects.

1867 – St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Aungier Street, Dublin

Architect: E.H. Carson

A rebuilding of an earlier church from 1752. Described as a restoration at a cost of nearly £7,000,

1890 – The Aungier House, 43 Aungier Street, Dublin

Abandoned public house on a good corner site, not too far from St Stephen’s Green. Some interesting architectural details on the street level façade.

1890s – Coyles, 8 Aungier Street, Dublin

Excellent old shopfront, showing the separation of retail and living accomodation. Once, all Dublin shopfronts were of these quality. Now wrecked,

1905 – Former Carmichael School of Medicine, Aungier Street, Dublin

Architect: Henderson & Murray

Built as the Carmichael School of Medicine in two phases. The original block to the rear dates from 1879 by C.G.