1765 – Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin
The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the “lands and harbour of Malahide”.
The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the “lands and harbour of Malahide”.
Originally built circa 1766 as a three storey five bay house with bow projections but extended over the years. In 1925 after it was purchased by Blackrock College for use as a prep school,
Originally an entrance gateway to Rathfarnham castle, this 18th century triumphal arch is attributed to Henry Loftus, Earl of Ely. The arch is named the new gate on Frizell’s map of 1779.
Lucan House, often described as a pure Palladian villa, was constructed by Agmondisham Vesey,
The Dunsink Observatory is an astronomical observatory established in 1785 in what was then outside of Dublin by Trinity College Dublin.
Belcamp dates from the mid-1780s when it was built for Sir Edward Newenham, a member of the Irish Parliament and enthusiastic supporter of the American Revolution.
The present St. John’s Church was built in 1789 and substantially extended in 1854 by Joseph Welland.
Remains of former Church of Ireland in old graveyard next to the current church. Similar to many churches across the country,
The church which dates from 1795 has had two enlargements. The first was in the 1820s when the tower and spire were added.
The Grand Canal Dock opened in 1796 to much celebration. Originally, there were three graving docks, primarily used for ship repair.