1874 – Hilton Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan
Architect: William Hague
Originally known as Maddenton,
Originally known as Maddenton,
Designed by William Hague (who was better known for his churches),
Built 1871-75 to designs by William Hague for Patrick McCabe Fay &
Small convent similar to many across small towns in Ireland from the 19th century.
Construction started in 1881 and was not completed until 1903 by Hague’s partner and successor T.F.
In 1839 the Presentation Convent was established in Clane.
Started by 1875 by J.J.
St Macartan’s Cathedral was constructed between 1861 and 1891 and is the most impressive of J.J McCarthy’s cathedrals –
Large church with tower and spire replacing an earlier chapel on the site.
Designed by prominent church architect William Hague,