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St Patrick's Bridge c. 1910
St Patrick's Bridge c. 1910
Copyright National Library of Ireland
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St Patrick's Bridge c. 1910 -
Athlumney, Navan
This image shows a small, low thatched house at Athlumney, Navan. The thatched roof extends out over the front door, possibly providing shelter for callers at the door.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
Image is present on following page(s): Thatched Houses
Athlumney, Navan -
South Mall with cavalry
Photograph showing cavalry on South Mall for King's visit in 1903
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
Image is present on following page(s): Events
South Mall with cavalry -
Huguenot Church, Carey's Lane
Photograph of Carey's Lane with the outside of the Huguenot Church and graveyard
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
Image is present on following page(s): City Streets
Huguenot Church, Carey's Lane -
Clarke's Bridge
Photograph of Clarke's Bridge, Cork, looking East
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
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Clarke's Bridge -
St Patrick's Bridge
Illustration from the Illustrated London News showing St Patrick's Bridge after it collapsed in 1853 because of flooding
Illustrated London News - 1853 Nov 4th
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St Patrick's Bridge -
St Patrick's Hill during King's visit
Photograph of St Patrick's Hill decorated for the King's visit
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
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St Patrick's Hill during King's visit -
Wilkinstown, Navan
This small house is now derelict. It is shown here to demonstrate the clay used in the construction of the walls. The chimney is still standing.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
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Wilkinstown, Navan -
Riverstown House, Rathfeigh, Tara
This is Riverstown House at Rathfeigh, Tara. It is described by the thatcher, Joe Moss, who last thatched it with reed. It has modern windows and a porch added.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
Image is present on following page(s): Notes from Local Thatchers
Riverstown House, Rathfeigh, Tara -
Knocklough, Oldcastle
This is a small single storey thatched house at Knocklough, Oldcastle. It has the small traditional window distribution to the front and a half front door. Sheds with galvanise roofs has been added to either end.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
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Knocklough, Oldcastle -
Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor of Cork, Sean Martin at the official opening of the newly redevloped St Patrick's Street
Copyright Cork City Council
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Lord Mayor -
Commons, Ratoath
This is a long, single-storey thatched house with a mix of old and new windows. It has a white decorated ridge on the roof.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
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Commons, Ratoath -
Ross, Oldcastle
This is a very long thatched house at Ross, Oldcastle. There are two windows to the left of the door and three to the right. At the lower right side there appears to be another small house added on.
By permission of Jack Fitzsimons
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Ross, Oldcastle -
Huguenot Church, French Church Street
Photograph showing the front of the Huguenot Church on French Church Street
Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries
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Huguenot Church, French Church Street -
Clonsilla Signal Box 2
Clonsilla Signal Box 2
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Clonsilla Signal Box 2 -
Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle
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Malahide Castle -
Clonsilla Signal Box - Clonsilla railway Station
Iarnrod Eireann have preserved this beautiful signal and control box which is part of Clonsilla Railway Station. From this picturesque structure overlooking the rail line, the level crossing gates and the signals of yesteryear were manually controlled and operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each and every feature gracing our landscape will have witnessed something interesting during its lifetime. If these inanimate objects could only talk they would have such interesting stories to tell. This railway structure is certainly no exception. During the period from 1922 when Ireland was granted 'home rule' by England, a group of' 'Irregulars' were doing their utmost to bring down the government of Eamon DeValera. As part of their campaign they decided that if they destroyed the country's communication system, the government would fall. This beautiful signal box was one of several that were burned down in 1938. It was later rebuilt.
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Clonsilla Signal Box - Clonsilla railway Station -
Banner for St Patrick's Street
Banner for St Patrick's Street official opening
Copyright Cork City Council
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Banner for St Patrick's Street -
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell only spent 9 months in Ireland from August 1649 to May 1650, but his impact was to be everlasting on the island. With fierce brutality Cromwell succeed in completing the English conquest of Ireland where others had failed. Cromwell first set a course to Drogheda. 3,500 men women and children were killed over the two day battle, with the city suffering heavy bombardment. Nearby towns surrendered or evacuated. Less than a month later, Cromwell arrived at Wexford town. Here over 1500 people were slaughtered in the massacre that ensued. Cromwell rested in Youghal until the spring of 1650 and then turned his attention towards Kilkenny and the Tipperary towns of Fethard, Clonmel and Cashel. By May 1650 Ireland had been placed under British rule and Cromwell returned home. Sieges on both Limerick and Galway, the last city under Irish control to fall, ended in October and November 1650 respectively. English rule in Ireland was complete.
Image is present on following page(s): Fortified Buildings, The Civil War and Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell -
SS Peter and Paul's Church
Illustration from the Illustrated London News showing interior of the newly built St Peter and Paul's Church
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SS Peter and Paul's Church -
High Rise Office Block 2
High Rise Office Block 2
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High Rise Office Block 2 -
The Old Porterstown National School 2
The Old Porterstown National School 2
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The Old Porterstown National School 2 -
A View of The Diamond 2003
This is a view of the Diamond in Monaghan. In it we can see the Rossmore Monument and a selection of some of the buildings which surround this area
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A View of The Diamond 2003 -
Newbridge House
Newbridge House
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Newbridge House -
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.
Image is present on following page(s): Rounded Corners in Monaghan
Flemings (2003), Church Square -
Cunninghame coat of arms
This is the Cunninghame Coat of Arms which is on the western pediment of the Market House in Monaghan.
Image is present on following page(s): The Use of Local Stone
Cunninghame coat of arms -
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'.
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The Old Porterstown National School -
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.
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Corrs Corner Restaurant -
Monaghan Courthouse - back of building
This is a close up view of the back of Monaghan Courthouse
Image is present on following page(s): The Use of Local Stone
Monaghan Courthouse - back of building -
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.
Image is present on following page(s): The Squares, The Use of Local Stone
Market House - Western end -
Monaghan Courthouse (Back)
This is a view of the back of Monaghan Courthouse.
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Monaghan Courthouse (Back) -
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
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Jenkins Jewellers (1979), Church Square