1819 – Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway
Previously known as the Jail Bridge, as the city jail was on the site of where the Cathedral now is.
Previously known as the Jail Bridge, as the city jail was on the site of where the Cathedral now is.
About 3.5 km east of Athenry, Co. Galway, once the country seat of a wealthy Galway family called Persse, and constructed circa 1820..
Construction started in 1816 with the church finished and consecrated by 1821. The Pro-Cathedral was located on the corner of Abbeygate Street and Middle Street,
A three-bay three-storey house, perhaps first built about 1720 but probably refronted with tripartite windows, and an extra storey added about 1830.
Still in use today, with further extension and alterations by Millar & Symes in 1905. Of interest are the facilities accorded to the Branch Manager –
Formerly known as Ballinasloe District Asylum. Originally designed by William Murray, as a “1st class”
Large branch bank for Bank of Ireland with outbuildings and living accommodation. Still in use today with extensions to the banking hall from the 1920s.
Still standing today, but with an altered and simplified roofline, without the grand chimneys, Gothic style pinnacles,
No longer in use as a parish church, a newer building has been constructed in the grounds alongside. The outline of the building is now much simplified,
Erected in 1840 on top of a Norman motte. Designed by the architect Joseph Welland with a fine pinnacled tower.
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