1850 – Spectacle Bridge, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Architect: John Hill
This unusual bridge spans a deep narrow gorge through which the Aille River flows.
1852 – Hyde Bridge, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Architect: Sir John Benson
This is the main bridge in Sligo and was built between 1848-53 by local architect and engineer Sir John Benson.
1852 – Military Bridge, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
Formerly known as Military Bridge, or Barrack Bridge, this fine structure joins the Green,
1852 – Suir Railway Viaduct, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
Architect: William Dargan
Triple-span railway viaduct over River Suir,
1855 – Railway Viaduct, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: William Evans & James Barton
Built between 1851 and 1855,
1855 – Viaduct, Randalstown, Co. Antrim
Architect: Sir Charles Lanyon
The 8-arched, basalt and brick viaduct was opened in 1855 for the Belfast &
1860 – Balance Rolling Bridge, George’s Dock, North Wall, Dublin
Architect: Turner & Gibson
Illustration of a balance rolling bridge erected at George’s Dock,
1861 – St. Patrick’s Bridge, Cork
Architect: Sir John Benson
Fine masonry bridge with three elliptical archies to designs by engineer-architect Sir John Benson.
1862 – Design for O’Connell Bridge, Dublin
Architect: Turner & Page
Design for bridge with steel span and decorative statuary.
1863 – Carlisle Bridge, Derry
A iron-framed double-decked bridge constructed 1859-63. Replaced in 1931.
