Rounded Corners
Jenkins Jewellers, Monaghan, 1979
A black-and-white photo of Jenkins Jewellers, Church Square, Monaghan, 1979. This building is an example of the curved corner, which is an architectural feature of Monaghan town. Taken in 1979, the premises was occupied by M. Jenkins Jewellers. It has since been renovated and refurbished. It is currently occupied by Fleming's Book Shop.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.Jenkins Jewellers, Monaghan, 1979
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.
Jenkins Jewellers, Monaghan, 1979
A black-and-white photo of Jenkins Jewellers, Church Square, Monaghan, 1979. This building is an example of the curved corner, which is an architectural feature of Monaghan town. Taken in 1979, the premises was occupied by M. Jenkins Jewellers. It has since been renovated and refurbished. It is currently occupied by Fleming's Book Shop.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.One of the most unusual characteristics of Monaghan town is the amount of buildings with softly curved corners. These buildings, located at street corners, have the effect of making two streets appear blended together. Take a look at the photo on the right to see an example.
Although many of these buildings have needed renovation over the years, the builders have been careful to maintain the rounded edges. Having survived for so long, these buildings are now seen as part of the town's unique identity. Do you know of any buildings in your area with such a feature? There are many in Monaghan town.
The Bank of Ireland Building, Monaghan, 1979
A black-and-white photo of the Bank of Ireland in Monaghan. This is a large, two-storey stone building with original arched windows. Built in 1875, this building is an example of a curved corner in Monaghan town. It also demonstrates the use of local stone as a building material. Originally built to house Hibernian Bank, it now houses a Bank of Ireland branch.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.The Bank of Ireland Building, Monaghan, 1979
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.
The Bank of Ireland Building, Monaghan, 1979
A black-and-white photo of the Bank of Ireland in Monaghan. This is a large, two-storey stone building with original arched windows. Built in 1875, this building is an example of a curved corner in Monaghan town. It also demonstrates the use of local stone as a building material. Originally built to house Hibernian Bank, it now houses a Bank of Ireland branch.
Courtesy of Monaghan County Museum.To the left is another example of a curved corner. It is the Bank of Ireland building in Church Square. The architects who designed this building in 1875 wanted it to look like a church. They hoped that this would attract wealthy Catholics in the area to bank with them. The stone used to make the bank comes directly from Monaghan. Click on the arrow to find out more.