William Clifford Smith (1881-1954)

In 1902, young English architect, William Clifford Smith (1881-1954) won an international competition to design Shannon Rowing Club in Limerick. On winning the competition, Clifford Smith settled in Ireland, and in 1928 formed a partnership with Edward Newenham. The practice, known as Clifford Smith & Newenham, amalgamated with the Dublin practice of Dermot Mulligan in 1968 to become Newenham Mulligan & Associates.

1905 – Shannon Rowing Club, Limerick

Architect: William Clifford Smith

An architectural competition held in 1902 resulted in a commission for a young English architect,

1910 – Post Office and Bank, Foynes, Co. Limerick

Architect: William Clifford Smith

Around 1900, working on a commission from local landowner Lord Monteagle,

1911 – Village Hall and Club House, Adare, Co. Limerick

Architect: William Clifford Smith

According to Jeremy Williams, “The original scheme for the hall survives as a drawing,

William Clifford Smith (1881-1954)

1905 – Shannon Rowing Club, Limerick

1910 – Post Office and Bank, Foynes, Co. Limerick

1911 – Village Hall and Club House, Adare, Co. Limerick

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