1796 – Foster Aqueduct, Constitution Hill, Dublin
In 1789 Dublin Corporation commissioned the Royal Canal and a harbour built on Constitution Hill, connected to the main canal at Phibsboro by a spur.
Royal Canal
The Royal Canal was built for freight and passenger transportation from Dublin to Longford, and is one of two canals from Dublin to the River Shannon.
The project was beset by financial problems and it took nearly 30 years to develop the new inland waterway at a total cost of £1,421,954, seven times more than the original estimate. Several times during its construction additional funding was sought. It was never a financial success, perhaps due to the proximity of the Grand Canal, and was eventually bought out by a railway company.
The canal fell into disrepair in the late 20th century, but much of it has since been restored for navigation. The length of the canal to the River Shannon was reopened on 1 October 2010, but a final spur branch, to Longford town, remains closed.
1807 – Royal Canal Hotel, Moyvalley, Co. Kildare
Architect: John Brownrigg
In 1807 a Royal Canal Hotel was opened at Moyvalley, between Enfield and Kinnegad. It was reported to have been “the best of its kind and one of the best kept of any in Ireland”
1817 – Whitworth Aqueduct, Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford
Architect: John Killaly
Aqueduct built between 1814 to 1817 to carry the Royal Canal over the River Inny. Built to designs by John Killaly (1766–1832),
1850 – Broadstone Railway Station, Constitution Hill, Dublin
Architect: John Skipton Mulvany
Broadstone harbour’s location was chosen for its proximity to the markets and the law courts.
1891 – Blessington Basin, Blessington Street, Dublin
Architect: Spencer Harty
Water supply to the city was proving a difficulty to the City Corporation in the later half of the eighteenth century.
1912 – Scherzer Bridges, North Wall Quay, Dublin
Built to allow water based traffic to access the Royal Canal and Spencer Docks, these unusual bridges are also designed to keep seawater out of the docks.
2010 – Spencer Dock Bridge, Dublin
Architect: Amanda Levete Architects
The 40 metre span bridge with its fluid lines and undulating concrete surface will take trams,
Design for Royal Canal Linear Park Unveiled
The Royal Canal Linear Park, which has been designed by Paris-based architectural practice, Agence Ter, will feature floating gardens, playgrounds, pavilions,
