Dublin Quays

1752 – Moira House, Usher’s Island, Dublin

Built as the Dublin home of the Earls of Moira. Later became part of the Mendicity Institute (run by the Association for the Suppression of Mendicity in Dublin –

1773 – Hibernian Marine School, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Cooley

The Hibernian Marine School was founded in 1766 and the primary aim of the school was free education for the sons of seafarers that lost their lives or suffered disabilities at sea.

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.