1968 – Former Ryan’s Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates
One of several large sprawling hotels for the Ryan Hotel group by Stephenson Gibney &
1969 – Clarion Inn Hotel, Kenora, Ontario
Architect: M. MacLeod
Interesting form but could have benefited from some extra storeys in height to make the proportions more pleasing.
1969 – Former Ryan’s Hotel, Old Dublin Rd., Galway
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates
One of several large hotels constructed in a couple of years for the Ryan Hotel group by Stephenson Gibney &
1969 – Óstán na Rosann, Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Architect: Carr Sweeney O’Farrell
Feel the white heat of a modernising Ireland in this cheerful John Hinde postcard.
1969 – The Ardree Hotel, Waterford
Opened in the 1960s, the hotel had 160 beds and was the premier destination for visitors to the city for many years.
1970 – Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Started as a bar and restaurant in 1967 which was an instant success due to its location and views.
1970 – Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Smith Carter Parkin
Horrendously grim slab hotel block with windowless lower stories,
1970s – Óstán Rinn Rua, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Also known as the Waterville Beach or Reenroe Hotel, it was built in the late 1960s or early 70s as luxurious hotel in South Kerry.
1971 – Extension to Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Architect: Robert Creedon
This extension to the 1865 Victorian hotel was constructed by G.
1972 – Dublin Sport Hotel, Kilternan, Co. Dublin
The development began life as Opperman’s Country Club, opened by hotelier brothers Johnny and Willie Opperman in 1972.
