1752 – Moira House, Dublin
Built as the Dublin home of the Earls of Moira. Later became part of the Mendicity Institute which mirrored the composition so that the original Moira House was the right hand side of their enlarged building.
Dublin Quays
1780s – Ferryman Hotel, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin
One of the few remaining older buildings on this quay, as most of the former industrial premises have been pulled down for redevelopment.
1782 – No. 9 Merchants Quay, Dublin
Recently restored by the Historic Heart of Dublin, No.9 Merchants Quay has some interesting original features including plasterwork, an iron balustrading on the stairs and some fine fireplaces.
1791 – Custom House, Customhouse Quay, Dublin
Architect: James Gandon
The Custom House is often considered architecturally the most important building in Dublin and is sited on the river front with Beresford Place to the rear.
1800 – Carlisle Building, Burgh Quay, Dublin
Architect: William Caldbeck
Constructed around 1800 turning the corner at Burgh Quay and D’Olier Street.. Alterations to street frontage for Kinahan &
1802 – The Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin
Architect: James Gandon
One of the landmarks of Dublin with its large drum and shallow dome, and visible all along the Liffey,
1813 – Former Church of St. Michael and John, Essex Quay, Dublin
Architect: John Taylor
The Catholic Church of Saints Michael and John on Exchange Street Lower, built in 1813, was gutted to make way for a tourism “experience”
1816 – Corn Exchange Building, Burgh Quay, Dublin
Architect: George Halpin
The Corn Exchange Building designed by George Halpin in 1815 was approved by the Wide Streets Commissioners in 1816 with work commencing soon afterwards.
1816 – No.8 Burgh Quay, Dublin
One of the original shopfronts built on the quays by the Wide Streets Commisioners. There are a few similar examples on Burgh Quay flanking the former Corn Exchange building.
1820s – Northumberland Hotel (Liberty Hall), Eden Quay, Dublin
Originally built in the 1820s as Northumberland Hotel, with a coffee house and hotel. Later part of the building was converted into a Turkish baths.
