George Pain

1823 – Mitchelstown Castle, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

In 1823, after his succession to his title, George, 3rd Earl of Kingston,

Unbuilt design by the Pains – a castle was eventually built to the designs of George Fowler Jones.

Built as a Court House and jail (bridewell) in 1824-1828 to a design by Cork-based architect George R.

Also known as Holy Trinity Church. Originally constructed in 1720 to a design by John Coltsman.

Also known as Elm Park. Designed by the Pains, for 3rd Baron Clarina,

Constructed in 1828 over a spring well – the house eventually became the headquarter of the Rakes of Mallow.

Lewis in his Topographical Dictionary refers to Strancally Castle as “a modern castle, seat of J.

Originally designed by the Pains in 1835, though built by the Deane family of architects.

Work began around 1822 and cost about 50,000 to complete. The Pain brothers submitted some classical designs but their client Edward O’Brien,

An excellent classical portico supported by six Corinthian columns, all topped by a campanile, makes this one of Cork’s finest classical buildings.