1583 – Rathfarnham Castle, Co. Dublin
The date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date.
1764 – Marlay House, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Marlay House was built by Thomas Taylor and was originally known as ‘The Grange’.
1767 – Ely’s Arch, Churchtown, Co. Dublin
Originally an entrance gateway to Rathfarnham castle, this 18th century triumphal arch is attributed to Henry Loftus,
1795 – Church of Ireland, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
The church which dates from 1795 has had two enlargements. The first was in the 1820s when the tower and spire were added.
1806 – Killakee House, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
A 36-room, two-storey, symmetrical, stucco-faced house of with several curved bows.
1820 – Former School, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Adjacent to the Church of Ireland, and now used as a community centre,
1820 – Sexton’s Cottage, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Adjacent to the school and the local Church of Ireland, this is an attractive little house with unusual detailing above the upper windows.
1827 – New Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: John Semple
In 1827, a new parish church,
1852 – St. Columba’s College, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: Philip Charles Hardwick
Design for a proposed building at St.
1878 – Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin
Architect: G.C. Ashlin
Designed in Early French Gothic style with the nave,
