Board of Public Works

1820 – Harbour Commissioner’s House, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Built in the neo-classical style with Dalkey granite in 1820. Contains an unusual staircase and is surmounted by a clock tower and signalling turret.

1850 – Former Garda Station, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: E.T. Owen / Board of Public Works

Like many buildings around the country from the time of the British administration,

1859 – Coast Guard Station, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Architect: James H. Owen – Board of Public Works

Like others built along the Irish coastline, this coastguard station features a lookout tower and residential units for crews and their families.

1860 – Model School, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architect: James H. Owen / Board of Public Works

Austere Model School built by the Board of Public Works in 1860.

1915 – Former Schoolhouse, Howth, Co. Dublin

Architect: Board of Public Works

Typical design for 19th century schools across Ireland, this one at Howth is now in use as offices.