Uinseann MacEoin (1920-2007)
Uinseann MacEoin joined Michael Scott’s firm in 1945, after graduating from UCD School of Architecture in that year, where he remained for three years, working on many projects active at that time. He was later involved with the journal Irish Architect and Contractor which he edited for a time as well as producing articles including two on Busáras. He was also a defender of the building during the controversy about its completion. He has remained connected to various journals including Build and Plan Magazine of which he was founder and editor.
Uinseann MacEoin, who has died at the age of 87, was an architect and planner, fearless journalist and author, veteran republican,
Ruadhán MacEoin on Uinseann MacEoin
‘Maverick,’ ‘iconoclast’ and ‘contrarian’ are some of the more polite terms that have been used in reference to my father.
