Thomas Ivory (1732-1786)

Thomas Ivory (1732-1786) was born in Cork and was originally a carpenter. Ivory was one of the most important Irish architects until the arrival of Gandon. He was the first master of the Royal Dublin Society’s School of Architectural Drawing in 1760. He was also Surveyor to the Revenue Commissioners. His principal work in Dublin is the Blue Coat School now the Law Society at Blackhall Place.

1773 – Blue Coat School, Blackhall Place, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Ivory

Thomas Ivory’s design for the Blue Coat School,

1773 – The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin

Architect: Sir Thomas Ivory

One of Dublin’s great unfinished buildings,

1775 – Blackwater Bridge, Lismore, Co. Waterford

Architect: Thomas Ivory

Commissioned by the 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748-1811) as part of improvements at Lismore,

1781 – Newcomen Bank, Lord Edward Street, Dublin

Architect: Thomas Ivory

Thomas Ivory (1732-1786)

1773 – Blue Coat School, Blackhall Place, Dublin

1773 – The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin

1775 – Blackwater Bridge, Lismore, Co. Waterford

1781 – Newcomen Bank, Lord Edward Street, Dublin

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