Basil Boyd Barrett (1908-69)

A grandson of John L. Robinson and a nephew of John J. Robinson, Basil Boyd Barrett was the brother of J.R. Boyd Barrett, also an architect. Basil Boyd Barrett (1908-69) was appointed an assistant architect in the Office of Public Works circa 1934. The rest of his career was spent with the Office of Public Works, where his particular interest was school design. He became chief schools architect in 1947, and deputy principal architect in 1968, shortly before his death.

1950s – Meenaclady School, Co. Donegal

Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

Fairly standard design from the Office of Public Works – a design in use from the 1930s through to the late 1950s –

1957 – National School, Booterstown, Co. Dublin

Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

Now extended to the rear,

1960 – St. Joseph’s School for Blind Boys, Drumcondra, Dublin

Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

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1963 – St. Laurence’s Boys National School, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin

Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

Although extended,

Basil Boyd Barrett (1908-69)

1950s – Meenaclady School, Co. Donegal

1957 – National School, Booterstown, Co. Dublin

1960 – St. Joseph’s School for Blind Boys, Drumcondra, Dublin

1963 – St. Laurence’s Boys National School, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin

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