1715 – Northgate Gaol, Cork
The gateway building contained a prison in its upper stories. Conditions were atrocious due to its cramped site,
1773 – Newgate Gaol, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Cooley
Between 1773 and 1781, a new prison designed by Thomas Cooley was built to replace the earlier,
1775 – The Marshalsea, Dublin
Built near the rear of Bridgefoot Street and Bonham Street to replace an earlier Marshalsea between Christ Church Cathedral amd Wood Quay.
1789 – Former County Court House & Gaol, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick
Architect: William Blackburn
Demolished in 1988 to facilitate the construction of the new City Council headquarters.
1794 – Debtors Prison, Green Street, Dublin
The former Debtors Prison on Green Street is adjacent to the current Court House and site of Newgate Gaol.
1796 – Former Town Hall, Naas, Co. Kildare
Originally built as a gaol in 1796 by the Naas Corporation.
1796 – Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Built in 1796, Kilmainham Jail has witnessed many of the events leading to Irish independence: Prisoners from the United Irish Rebellion of 1796,
1802 – West Prison, Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen’s Bridewell opened 1802 and was demolished around 1868. An impressive stone gateway to the Bridewell prison stood until 1883 when it was demolished.
1808 – Morrin College, Quebec City, Quebec
Architect: Thomas Baillargé
In the days of New France,
1816 – Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin
Architect: Francis Johnston
Designed as an alternative to transportation,
