1928 – Dublin Gas Company, D’Olier Street, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
The former headquarters of the Dublin Gas Company (built in 1928) has two facades with two different architectural styles.
Robinson & Keefe
Architectural partnership started in 1925, when John J. Robinson and Richard C. Keefe split away from the partnership of Donnelly, Moore, Keefe & Robinson to set up their own practice at 8 Merrion Square. Later Robinson, Keefe & Devane from 1946 after Andrew Devane becomes partner.
1931 – No.52 Grafton Street, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
An unusual corner building at the top of Grafton Street complete with modern interpretation of the corner tower used on many Dublin corners.
1932 – Former Carlton Cinema, O’Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
One of Dublin’s finest Art Deco facades, the former Carlton Cinema has been closed for over two decades and is awaiting partial demolition.
1936 – Leinster Cinema, Dolphins Barn, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Opened late 1936 and was designed to seat 1250 patrons. Opened by the Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne,
1936 – Technical School, Fairview, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Now with an added level, the Technical School by Robinson & Keefe has some slight Art Deco touches.
1938 – Irish Sweepstakes Building, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Office complex built in 1937-38 as the administration centre of the world wide business (and possibly world wide con job) that was the Irish Sweepstakes.
1939 – DIT Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Built as the College of Domestic Economy for the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee and now a part of DIT.
1941 – Corpus Christi, Drumcondra, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
With a dome of 52 feet in diameter at the intersection of the nave and sanctuary with the transepts,
1947 – Former Aldephi Cinema, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Opened in 1947 as an entire entertainment complex, the Adelphi comprised a cinema, a restaurant,
