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 – Rembrandt Hotel, Davie Street, Vancouver, Canada
Architect: Gilbert Eng
Strikingly sculptural modernist hotel tower,
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,
1971 – Extension to Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Architect: Robert Creedon
This extension to the 1865 Victorian hotel was constructed by G.
1972 – Century Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia
When first opened, the owner wasn’t certain it would be viable as a hotel due to its location,
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.
