RIAI Conservation Medal

1680 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin

The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a mile and a half west of the city centre and at the time of its construction the site was part of the Phoenix Park.

1779 – City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Cooley

The site of City Hall on Cork Hill was originally the site of Sainte Marie del Dame which came into the possession of Richard Boyle 1st Earl of Cork who built his home on the site Cork House around 1600.

1820 – Kilkenny Castle Stableyards, Co. Kilkenny

Architect: Charles Vierpyl

A fine building across the street from the castle and grander than many public buildings in other towns in Ireland,

1895 – Grand Opera House, Belfast

Architect: Frank Matcham

Built between 1894-5 and damaged by bombs during the troubles and then restored, the Grand Opera House is a Belfast landmark with its ebullient and eclectic exterior.

1922 – Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin

Architect: Aston Webb

One of the most visually impressive of Dublin’s buildings and the butt of many pointed comments after its recent expensive restoration and refurbishment as Government Office,

The Main Guard Scoops Top Conservation Prize from RIAI

The restoration of The Main Guard, Clonmel, Tipperary, has been awarded the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland’s (RIAI) Conservation and Restoration Silver Medal.