1823 – Gilson Endowed Schools, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Architect: Charles Robert Cockerell
The Palladian formula of a large central block with lower links and wings used here for a endowed school building funded by Laurence Gilson.
The Palladian formula of a large central block with lower links and wings used here for a endowed school building funded by Laurence Gilson.
Originally the seat of the Plunkett family, its most famous member being St Oliver Plunkett,
The National Monument was built as an act of deliberate folly and contrary to popular lore was not the result of lack of funds.
The Carlton Club on Pall Mall in London had invited various architects, including Pugin, Wyatt,