1204 – Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle has been a constantly developing architectural entity from its foundation in the 12th century up to the present day.
1680 – State Apartments, Dublin Castle
The State Apartments in Dublin Castle were originally constructed as living accommodation for the Lord Lieutenant. The Lord Lieutenants preferred the comforts of the Phoenix Park residence however and tended to live there except for Castle Season when a series of Balls and events was held for fashionable society at the castle.
1714 – Treasury Building, Dublin Castle
The lower yard of Dublin Castle is built on a steep incline leading up to the upper yard. This posed problems for building so that the Chapel Royal to the south has a large undercroft and the range to the north is built on a terrace.
1720 – Upper Yard, Dublin Castle
In the eighteenth century as the Georgian streetscape of Dublin was being developed, the castle was redeveloped also. A young architect believed to be Sir Edward Lovett Pearce redesigned the upper yard using the basic design inherited from Sir William Robinson.
1790s – Unbuilt Wide Streets Commission Approach & Entrance to Dublin Castle
Unbuilt plan by the Wide Streets Commissioners for a new ceremonial entrance to the Lower Yard of Dublin Castle and street to the “round church”
1807 – Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle
Architect: Francis Johnston
The Chapel Royal, or as it is now known the Church of the Most Holy Trinity,
1807 – Dublin Castle Ship Street Entrance
Architect: Francis Johnston
The main entrance to the castle for vehicular traffic, the gate has a pedestrian walkway above for security.
1811 – Ship Street Barracks, Dublin Castle
The offices on Ship Street were built in the 19th century as accommodation for Army Engineers. Over the years they were used for a variety of purposes including training and offices.
1820 – Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle
Architect: Francis Johnston
The Clock Tower, Dublin Castle, appeared on Roque’s map of Dublin, published in 1756, with nearly the same U-shaped plan as exists today.
1830 – Garden Front, Dublin Castle
The rear of the exterior of the State Apartments buildings has a differing treatment from the upper yard. Much of the exterior is simply stuccoed and has been painted in bright colours by the Office of Public Works and resembles a Lego construction.
