1880 – Glasshouse, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Substantial glasshouses in the walled garden of Farmleigh house.
Substantial glasshouses in the walled garden of Farmleigh house.
The water tower was constructed in 1880 to the designs of J.F. Fuller. At this time Fuller was working at Ashford for the Earl of Iveagh’s brother and this tower resembles an isolated version of towers there.
The finest building in the zoo, this little gem is still in use and maintained in good condition.
The building of 1898 was surrounded for many years by poor quality extensions, only the architectural detail around the roof and eaves could be discerned.
Phoenix Park Racecourse was located on the northern edge of the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Founded by J.H.H. Peard, racing began here in 1902,
Built for celebrations to mark the centenary of Catholic Emancipation. A Pontifical High Mass in the Phoenix Park, on Sunday 24 June 1929,
The Parkgate entrance to the Phoenix Park was remodelled for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. The original central piers of the gates were removed and a temporary structure erected as a triumphal archway for the faithful to walk through.
The 31st International Eucharistic Congress, held in Dublin 22–26 June 1932, was one of the largest eucharistic congresses of the 20th century.
Design submitted to architectural competition for an Official residence of the Irish Prime Minister. It was intended to build a Taoiseach’s official residence and State guest house on the site of the former Apostolic nunciature in Phoenix Park,
The oldest building in the park is Ashtown Castle, a restored medieval tower house dating from the 15th century.
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