J.J. O’Callaghan (1838-1905)

1871 – Design for Winchester Guildhall, Hampshire

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Unsuccessful entry for new Guildhall, or Town Hall, for Winchester by Dublin architect J.J. O’Callaghan. Design was one of six shortlisted.

1875 – St. Joseph’s Church, Clifden, Co. Galway

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

This Roman Catholic church took some time to be completed – the foundation stone was laid 28 Aug 1872 by Archbishop MacHale.

1875 – St. Peter’s and Pauls’ Church, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan, G.C. Ashlin

Construction took so long that both the original architect, O’Callaghan working in anusual style for him,

1876 – Convent of the Sisters of Charity, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Small gothic revival convent by O`Callaghan with the nuns accommodation separated from the chapel by a small two-stage tower and belfry.

1878 – St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan / W.H. Byrne & Son

The main body of St. Joseph’s was constructed between 1872 and 1878,

1880 – St Raphael’s College, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Former Convent of Mercy complex, now is use as a school. Later wing by W.H. Byrne &

1881 – St Brigid’s Church, Clara, Co. Offaly

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan / Ralph H. Byrne

Designed in 1876, and completed by 1881, and reminiscent of Pugin’s work at St.

1883 – Chapel, Schools of the Twin Sisters, Marino, Clontarf, Dublin

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Now known as the O’Brien Institute, this building was to serve as an orphan home and school,

1883 – O’Brien Institute, Marino, Clontarf, Dublin

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

Now known as the O’Brien Institute, this building was to serve as an orphan home and school,

1884 – Junior House, All Hallow’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin

Architect: J.J. O’Callaghan

“In our present number we give a perspective view of this new building, the plans for which were obtained in a limited competition decided a few days since.