Search Results ... (467)
-
Flemings (2003), Church Square
Flemings (2003), Church Square
Digital photograph of ‘Flemings’ Monaghan. Formely Jenkins Jewellers, this building has been renovated since then, however the architectural feature of the rounded corner has been preserved.
-
Cunninghame coat of arms
Cunninghame coat of arms
This is the Cunninghame Coat of Arms which is on the western pediment of the Market House in Monaghan.
-
The Old Porterstown National School
The Old Porterstown National School
The old Porterstown National School opened its doors to receive it's first intake of 124 students on 16th January 1854. There were 66 girls and 58 boys. This odd looking building, now privately owned, was built by James and Charles Kennedy, licensed vintners based in Capel Street, Dublin. The building looks very different from anything else in the district and is certainly difficult to miss as one travels along Porterstown Lane. Porterstown National School closed down in 1963 leaving its chequered history and lore for posterity to evaluate. According to stories relating to the old school and handed down through generations, in 1852 the local priest Fr Dungan approached Lord Annaly, the owner of Luttrellstown Castle and asked him to donate a site for his planned school. He was told by Lord Annaly in no uncertain terms to "go to hell." Replying to this rebuff, Fr Dungan answered in equally strong manner, "I will build a school in spite of you and it will be visible no matter where you go." Legend has it that the priest then put a curse on Luttrellstown Estate "that a crow would never build, a ewe would never lamb, and a hare would never run on the land." From that day the school was always referred to by the local community as 'The School of Spite'.
-
Corrs Corner Restaurant
Corrs Corner Restaurant
Corrs Corner is another fine example of the use of Rounded corners as an architectural feature unique to Monaghan town. Located on the corner of Church Square, this building blends seemlessly into the Dawson Street area.
-
Monaghan Courthouse - back of building
Monaghan Courthouse - back of building
This is a close up view of the back of Monaghan Courthouse
-
Market House - Western end
Market House - Western end
This is a view of the western end of the Market house. Here we can see the pediment which contains the cunningham Coat of Arms.
-
Monaghan Courthouse (Back)
Monaghan Courthouse (Back)
This is a view of the back of Monaghan Courthouse.
-
Jenkins Jewellers (1979), Church Square
Jenkins Jewellers (1979), Church Square
Digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph. This building is an example example of the rounded 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 however the rounded corner remains. It is currently occupied by Flemings Book Shop.
Photograph kindly made available by Monaghan County Museum
-
Hill Street (1979)
Hill Street (1979)
A digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph, taken in 1979 as part of 'The light of other days' photographic collection. This image shows a section of Hill Street. Brett(1979) describes Hill street as the best street in the town, rising up the modest hill overlooking the central pattern of squares. The houses shown are a group of late 18th century houses.
Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County Museum
-
Carlow Cathedral
Carlow Cathedral
Work commenced on Carlow Cathedral in 1829 and was completed in 1833. It was designed by Thomas Cobden who also designed Duckett’s Grove. The facade and tower are of granite ashlar and the body of the church is dark limestone. The windows are pointed and have simple granite dressing. It is an early example of neo-gothic design. The tower of over 150 feet high resembles that of the Cloth Hall in Bruges, Belgium. The Cathedral was begun in the year of Catholic Emancipation under the direction of Bishop James Doyle (J.K.L.) Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.
Carlow County Library