1860 – de Vesci Memorial, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Architect: J.S. Butler
A robust and rustic obelisk in the middle of the market square dedicated to the 2nd Viscount de Vesci.
J.S. Butler
John Sterling Butler was apprenticed to his father William Deane Butler. He was elected City Architect on 1 October 1866, but had to resign in 1878 due to some infraction, the details of which are unclear.
1860s – Loreto Convent, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Architect: John Sterling Butler
A Georgian house that was “gothicised” and later added to by John Sterling Butler. The gothic dress was added c.1834 and a large twenty-two sided conservatory was also added.
1866 – St. Paul’s Church, Emo, Co. Laois
Architect: J.S. Butler
The site for the church was a gift from Lord Portarlington, and the parochial house and lands beside the church were granted by the Earl of Portarlington at a nominal rent.
1869 – Church of St. Cronan, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Architect: William Deane Butler / John Sterling Butler
Work on Roscrea’s fine Roman Catholic church took many years, with the foundation stone being laid in 1843.
1872 – SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Architect: J.S. Butler
The original church on the site was constructed in 1822 and later extended and the tower added in 1872.
1873 – Doyle’s Pub, Phibsborough, Dublin
Architect: Architect: John Sterling Butler
Built for Thomas Dunphy, and a great example of a Victorian commercial premises, incorporating grocery and public house,
1876 – Holy Family Church, Aughrim St., Dublin
Architect: Architect: John Sterling Butler
Construction began in 1874 to the designs by John Stirling Butler, was completed in 1876,
1878 – St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, Glasnevin, Dublin
Architect: John Sterling Butler / John L. Robinson
Opened in 1857, where the apartments in Dalcassian Downs now stand.
