1680 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Architect: Sir William Robinson
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a mile and a half west of the city centre and at the time of its construction the site was part of the Phoenix Park.
1717 – Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Burgh
“Dr. Steevens, who, in 1710, bequeathed his estate, amounting to £600 per annum for that purpose;
1748 – Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin
Architect: Richard Cassels, John Ensor
The Rotunda Hospital, officially the Dublin Lying-in Hospital, was the first maternity hospital in Britain or Ireland,
1753 – St. Patrick’s Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin
Architect: George Semple
The essayist and Dean of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Jonathan Swift, died in 1745 and left an endowment in his will for the establishment of a mental hospital for Dublin as “St.
1759 – Former Mercer’s Hospital, Dublin
Former hospital that was originally founded 1734. On 13th April 1742, the world premiere of Handel’s Messiah was held in Fishamble Street to raise funds for the hospital.
1771 – The Coombe Lying-in Hospital, Dublin
On 10 October 1770 Lord Brabazon laid the foundation stone of the new Hospital in the Coombe. The hospital, known as The Meath Hospital and County Dublin Infirmary,
1786 – Former Royal Military Infirmary, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: James Gandon
A building often overlooked by visitors to the park, built by James Gandon as the Royal Military Infirmary.
1786 – Simpson’s Hospital, Parnell St., Dublin
Architect: Simon Vierpyl
Simpson’s Hospital was founded in 1779 under the terms of a Mr George Simpson’s will, a Dublin merchant who left bequests to many charities including funds to establish Simpson’s Hospital.
1792 – Westmoreland Lock Hospital, Townsend Street, Dublin
Architect:
The architect of the Westmoreland Lock Hospital is uncertain. The archives of the Irish Architectural Archive mention drawings by Francis Johnston for wings and rear additions.
1798 – Foundling Hospital Dining Hall, Dublin
Architect: Francis Johnston
In 1704 the Foundling hospital of Dublin was opened. From 1,500 to 2,000 children were received annually.
