1673 – De Gomme Citadel Proposal, Dublin
Architect: Sir Bernard de Gomme
Sent to Dublin in 1673 to examine the harbour and defences of the city,
1674 – Yarranton proposal for canals and harbour, Ringsend, Dublin
Andrew Yarranton, (1619-1684), a former soldier in the English Civil War,
1788 – Dodder Bridge, Ringsend, Dublin
Fine stone single span bridge linking the village of Ringsend to the city centre,
1796 – Brunswick Bascule Bridge, Ringsend, Dublin
A wooden bascule bridge constructed to continue Brunswick Street, now Pearse Street over the Grand Canal at their docks near Ringsend.
1796 – Graving Docks, Grand Canal Docks, Dublin
The Grand Canal Dock opened in 1796 to much celebration. Originally,
1875 – Oarsman Public House, Ringsend, Dublin
Elaborate stucco facade marks out this public house from the rest of the street –
1893 – Design for Pembroke Technical Schools, Ringsend, Dublin
Architect: Frederick Morley
Unsuccessful entrant in competition won by William Kaye-Parry.
1899 – Dublin Tramways Power Station, Ringsend, Dublin
Architect: H.F. Parshall
At its peak, the Dublin tram system boasted over 97 km of active line – it was heavily used,
1916 – St Patrick’s Church, Ringsend, Dublin
Architect: W.H. Byrne & Son
Fine early 20th century Gothic revival church on an awkward site which the architect has made the most of by placing the tower and spire along the roadside for dramatic effect.
1925 – Former Regal Cinema, Ringsend, Dublin
Architect: T.F. McNamara
Like many Dublin suburbs, Ringsend had its own cinema.
