Bank of Ireland

1799 – Unbuilt Bank of Ireland HQ, Westmoreland Street, Dublin

Architect: John Soane

In 1799 Sir John Soane designed a bank headquarters for Bank of Ireland on a site bounded by College Street,

1802 – Proposal for Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin

Architect: Richard Morrison

In 1802, architects were invited to submit designs for the conversion of the old Houses of Parliament into a new Bank of Ireland.

1803 – Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin

Architect: Edward Pearce, James Gandon, Robert Parke, Francis Johnston

This was the first purpose built Parliament House in the world and was constructed at a great time of public confidence in Dublin.

1826 – Bank of Ireland, Trevor Hill, Newry, Co. Down

Sometimes ascribed to Francis Johnston. Built as a bank in 1826, it was the first branch of the Bank of Ireland to be established in Ulster.

1831 – Bank of Ireland, Eyre Square, Galway

Architect: James Cusack

Still in use today, with further extension and alterations by Millar & Symes in 1905. Of interest are the facilities accorded to the Branch Manager –

1836 – Bank of Ireland, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Large branch bank for Bank of Ireland with outbuildings and living accommodation. Still in use today with extensions to the banking hall from the 1920s.

1840 – Bank of Ireland, 32 South Mall, Cork

Architect: Sir Thomas Deane

New bank by ‘Mssrs. Deane’, Thomas Deane & Co., comprising Thomas and his brother Kearns,

1845 – No.16 Park Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Architect: George Halpin / Millar & Symes

Designed for the Bank of Ireland by George Halpin, this building was remodelled by Millar and Symes in the first part of the twentieth century.

1850 – Former Bank of Ireland, Church St., Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Architect: George Halpin

Former bank branch for the Bank of Ireland. Probably a converted house, the building has a fine set of Victorian railings to the street.

1870 – Bank of Ireland, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Architect: Millar & Symes

Attractive bank branch with symmetrical front elevation, with doors to the banking hall and living accommodation.