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  1. 1958 – Drimnagh Castle Secondary School, Drimnagh, Co. Dublin
    Architect: O'Connor & Aylward

    Drimnagh Castle Secondary School opened in 1954 to serve the growing communities of Drimnagh and Walkinstown. For a short time after the school opened, classes took place in the adjacent castle itself, until the current buildi
    archiseek.com/1958-drimnagh-ca
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1958 #CoDublin #Drimnagh #OConnorAylward #schools

  2. 1968 – Science Building, University College Dublin, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
    Architects: Downes, Meehan & Robson

    The Science Block was completed in 1964 and was the first of the new buildings built on the Belfield campus.Parts of the building have been redeveloped, but two of
    archiseek.com/1968-science-bui
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1967 #CoDublin #DownesMeehanRobson #Stillorgan #UniversityCollegeDublin

  3. 1971 – The Paddocks, Ulverton Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Raymond F. MacDonnell

    Collection of seven houses in a cul-de-sac sharing a common design language of elements. Although clearly related, they’re subtly different from each other. While some have been upgraded with garage conversions etc., the group as a
    archiseek.com/1971-the-paddock
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1971 #CoDublin #Dalkey #RaymondFMacDonnell2014

  4. 1958 – House, Malahide, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Frank Gibney

    The architect and town planner Frank Gibney (1905-1978) was one of the most prolific housing designers of 20th century Ireland. Responsible for over five thousand local authority dwellings in every part of the country, his central concern was for human scale and good living standards and these two tenets
    archiseek.com/1958-house-malah
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1958 #CoDublin #FrankGibney #Malahide

  5. 1954 – House, Templeogue, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Dermot O'Toole

    Originally a small rural village outside the city, urban expansion of Dublin during the 1950s and 1960s absorbed Templeogue. The area is now largely all developer-led housing developments, mostly semi-detached. This flat-roofed house, with 3 bedrooms, is unusual for the time and area a
    archiseek.com/1954-house-templ
    #ArchitectureOfDublinSouth #1954 #CoDublin #DermotOToole191070 #Templeogue

  6. 1958 – House, Carrickgolligan, Shankill, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Luan P. Cuffe

    On a sloping site, and later extended, this house is cleverly designed - its relatively short and unobtrusive frontage to the public road belies the myriad of room functions contained within. Orientated to take advantage of the landscape, the living
    archiseek.com/1958-house-carri
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1958 #CoDublin #LuanPCuffe191780 #Shankill

  7. 1953 – Chapel, Sisters of Charity Convent, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
    Architects: Downes, Meehan & Robson

    Part of an extension to the convent at Rockfield, Blackrock. The sanctuary to the chapel is very similar in design to their chapel at Rossnowlagh friary of around the same time - the slight curvature of
    archiseek.com/1953-chapel-sist
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1953 #Blackrock #churches #CoDublin #DownesMeehanRobson

  8. 1957 – National School, Booterstown, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

    Now extended to the rear, the original work of the Chief Schools Architect to the Office of Public Works is still discernable. Basil Boyd Barrett worked for the OPW from 1934
    archiseek.com/1957-national-sc
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1957 #BasilBoydBarrett190869 #BoardOfPublicWorksOfficeOfPublicWorks #Booterstown #CoDublin #schools

  9. 1963 – St. Laurence’s Boys National School, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Basil Boyd Barrett, Office of Public Works

    Although extended, the main portion of the building remains as completed in the early 1960s. Basil Boyd Barrett specialised in school building - he was chief sch
    archiseek.com/1963-st-laurence
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1963 #BasilBoydBarrett190869 #CoDublin #Kilmacud #OfficeOfPublicWorks #schools

  10. 1957 – Augustinian Professorium, Ballyboden, Co. Dublin.
    Architect: McCormack Keane

    Religious campus that was built around an existing house, completely absorbing it. Designed as a seminary home of students of the Augustinian Order following the two-year course in Philo
    archiseek.com/1957-augustinian
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1957 #AugustinianAbbeys #Ballyboden #churches #CoDublin #McCormackKeanePartners

  11. [20:30] Gardaí arrest man and woman following seizure of cannabis worth €224k in Co Dublin

    A man and woman have been arrested after gardaí and the Revenue Customs Service seized €224,000 worth of cannabis in Co Dublin earlier today.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #theRevenueCustomsService #224,000 #CoDublin #earliertoday

  12. [20:30] Gardaí arrest man and woman following seizure of cannabis worth €224k in Co Dublin

    A man and woman have been arrested after gardaí and the Revenue Customs Service seized €224,000 worth of cannabis in Co Dublin earlier today.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #theRevenueCustomsService #224,000 #CoDublin #earliertoday

  13. [18:43] Gardaí seize €110k of cocaine following search in Co Dublin

    Gardaí have seized €110,000 worth of cocaine following a search of a public space in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #110,000 #DunLaoghaire #CoDublin

  14. [18:43] Gardaí seize €110k of cocaine following search in Co Dublin

    Gardaí have seized €110,000 worth of cocaine following a search of a public space in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #110,000 #DunLaoghaire #CoDublin

  15. 1862 – Clontra, Shankill, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Deane & Woodward

    A small country house erected for James Anthony Lawson QC (1817-87), with the interior completed after the death of Benjamin Woodward in 1861. The exterior is of heavy, cut granite crowned with a steep, hipped, slate roof
    archiseek.com/1862-clontra-sha
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1862 #CoDublin #CountryHouses #DeaneWoodward #DublinCountryHouses #IrishCountryHouses #Shankill

  16. [21:06] Cabin home planning change comes 'too late' for some

    Brendan McDonogh, a welder and father of two from Brittas in Co Dublin, was ordered to demolish the two-bed cabin he erected in 2017 because it breached planning laws.

    rte.ie/news/2025/0219/1497741-

    #BrendanMcDonogh #two #Brittas #CoDublin #2017

  17. [21:06] Cabin home planning change comes 'too late' for some

    Brendan McDonogh, a welder and father of two from Brittas in Co Dublin, was ordered to demolish the two-bed cabin he erected in 2017 because it breached planning laws.

    rte.ie/news/2025/0219/1497741-

    #BrendanMcDonogh #two #Brittas #CoDublin #2017

  18. [21:06] Cabin home planning change comes 'too late' for some

    Brendan McDonogh, a welder and father of two from Brittas in Co Dublin, was ordered to demolish the two-bed cabin he erected in 2017 because it breached planning laws.

    rte.ie/news/2025/0219/1497741-

    #BrendanMcDonogh #two #Brittas #CoDublin #2017

  19. 1952 – Ampitheatre, Blackrock Park, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Daithi Hanly & Luan P. Cuffe

    Consisting of a terraced earth berm with a flight of concrete stairs leading to a stage set in the centre of the ornamental lake via bridges. Designed by Luan P. Cuffe in his role as Assistant Architect to Dun Laoghaire Corpo
    archiseek.com/1952-ampitheatre
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1952 #Blackrock #CoDublin #DaithPHanly19172003 #LuanPCuffe191780

  20. 1965 – Shelter, Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Luan P. Cuffe

    Elegant and modern park shelter in Dun Laoghaire, designed by the Borough Architect of the time Luan P. Cuffe. Overlooking the bowling green it was demolished as park of the park redesign with the development of
    archiseek.com/1965-shelter-mor
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1965 #CoDublin #DunLaoghaire #LuanCuffe191780 #shelters

  21. 1964 – Potez Aerospace, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Bureau-Arena

    Designed by a French team, this office building still retains an aura of 1960s modernity. Behind the offices is a very large factory building, once described as Ireland's largest industrial building, sited towards the edge of Baldonnel aerodrome. Complete with ref
    archiseek.com/1964-potez-aeros
    #ArchitectureOfDublinSouth #1964 #Baldonnell #BureauArena #CoDublin #factories

  22. 1954 – Villa Maria, Killiney, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Jack O’Hare

    Designed by Jack O’Hare who was the second Irish architect to apprentice under Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin arriving shortly after Andrew Devane had departed. The house was commissioned by Dr Dermot Roden for a site off Killiney Hill Road, enclosing an old driveway lea
    archiseek.com/1954-villa-maria
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1954 #CoDublin #JackOhare19202021 #Killiney

  23. 1954 – House, Killiney, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Bill O'Dwyer

    Modern residence constructed on a steeply sloping site in Killiney. O'Dwyer was better known as a cinema architect.
    archiseek.com/1954-house-killi
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1954 #BillODwyer #CoDublin #Killiney

  24. 1966 – Architect’s Office, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Raymond F. MacDonnell

    Designed by Raymond F. MacDonnell as his own office adjacent to his home.
    archiseek.com/1966-architects-
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1966 #Blanchardstown #CoDublin #RaymondFMacDonnell2014

  25. 1967 – Mochta’s Hill House, Porterstown, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Raymond F. MacDonnell

    Still largely intact, set on what is now a mature and leafy site on the Porterstown Road. Large floor to ceiling windows face the garden from the public rooms while a covered loggia faces the garden from the private end of the house. Finished i
    archiseek.com/1967-mochtas-hil
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1967 #CoDublin #Porterstown #RaymondFMacDonnell2014

  26. [21:44] Probe after trainee soldier injured by pyrotechnic device

    The Defence Forces has launched an investigation after a trainee soldier was injured and hospitalised when a pyrotechnic device detonated in a classroom in Cathal Brugha Barracks in Co Dublin

    rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0117/

    #TheDefenceForces #CathalBrughaBarracks #CoDublin

  27. 1964 – Church of Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Andrew Devane, Robinson, Keefe & Devane

    The church is built in brick and concrete, with mostly flat roofs and with a simple concrete bell tower rising above the atrium. Imogen Stuart’s 19
    archiseek.com/1964-church-of-o
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1964 #AndrewDevane19172000 #churches #CoDublin #Dublin #DublinAirport #ImogenStuart #RobinsonKeefeDevane

  28. 1964 – Church of Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Andrew Devane, Robinson, Keefe & Devane

    The church is built in brick and concrete, with mostly flat roofs and with a simple concrete bell tower rising above the atrium. Imogen Stuart’s 19
    archiseek.com/1964-church-of-o
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1964 #AndrewDevane19172000 #churches #CoDublin #Dublin #DublinAirport #ImogenStuart #RobinsonKeefeDevane

  29. 1969 – Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

    In the early 1960's the chapel in Kilmacud was proving to be much too small for the growing population, and it was recognised that a new church was needed. The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity do
    archiseek.com/1969-church-of-s
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1969 #churches #CoDublin #Kilmacud #StephensonGibneyAssociates #Stillorgan

  30. 1969 – Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

    In the early 1960's the chapel in Kilmacud was proving to be much too small for the growing population, and it was recognised that a new church was needed. The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity do
    archiseek.com/1969-church-of-s
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1969 #churches #CoDublin #Kilmacud #StephensonGibneyAssociates #Stillorgan

  31. 1969 – Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

    In the early 1960's the chapel in Kilmacud was proving to be much too small for the growing population, and it was recognised that a new church was needed. The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity do
    archiseek.com/1969-church-of-s
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1969 #churches #CoDublin #Kilmacud #StephensonGibneyAssociates #Stillorgan

  32. 1965 – Old People’s Home, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
    Architect: McCormack Keane & Partners

    Modern institution on a great site overlooking Bulloch Harbour, but with little charm or elegance of its own. Later additions in the same style, some of this, the original block has been remodelled
    archiseek.com/1965-old-peoples
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #1965 #CoDublin #Dalkey #McCormackKeanePartners #NursingHomes

  33. 1965 – Golf Club House, Howth, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Desmond Ri O'Kelly

    Built to replace the clubhouse of 1936 and designed by architect Desmond Ri O'Kelly who was a member and captain in 1960-61. O’Kelly drafted various plans based on suggestions from different members. The project drew a significant amount of opposition form some members
    archiseek.com/1965-golf-club-h
    #ArchitectureOfFingal #1965 #CoDublin #DesmondRiOKelly #GolfClubs #Howth

  34. 1965 – Bank of Ireland, Coolock, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Lardner & Partners / Kenneth Kiersey

    Designed by Lardner & Partners in conjunction with Kenneth Kiersey who was head architect of Bank of Ireland Group.
    archiseek.com/1965-bank-of-ire
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1965 #BankOfIreland #banks #CoDublin #Coolock #KennethKiersey #LardnerPartners

  35. 1962 – Drive-In Bank of Ireland, Raheny, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Kenneth Kiersey

    Built as a drive-in bank with a driver accessible hatch behind the internal counter. Still in use by Bank of Ireland today, however the car facility is gone, with the internal space expanded to enclose the area. The architect Ken
    archiseek.com/1962-drive-in-ba
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1962 #BankOfIreland #banks #CoDublin #Kenneth #KennethKiersey #Raheny

  36. 1962 – Drive-In Bank of Ireland, Raheny, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Kenneth Kiersey

    Built as a drive-in bank with a driver accessible hatch behind the internal counter. Still in use by Bank of Ireland today, however the car facility is gone, with the internal space expanded to enclose the area. The architect Ken
    archiseek.com/1962-drive-in-ba
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1962 #BankOfIreland #banks #CoDublin #Kenneth #KennethKiersey #Raheny

  37. 1962 – Drive-In Bank of Ireland, Raheny, Co. Dublin
    Architect: Kenneth Kiersey

    Built as a drive-in bank with a driver accessible hatch behind the internal counter. Still in use by Bank of Ireland today, however the car facility is gone, with the internal space expanded to enclose the area. The architect Ken
    archiseek.com/1962-drive-in-ba
    #ArchitectureOfDublinCity #1962 #BankOfIreland #banks #CoDublin #Kenneth #KennethKiersey #Raheny

  38. [19:17] Search for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane on north Dublin lands stood down

    A search operation for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane on open lands in north Co Dublin has been stood down.

    independent.ie/irish-news/sear

    #WilliamMaughan #AnastasijaVarslavane #CoDublin

  39. [19:17] Search for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane on north Dublin lands stood down

    A search operation for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane on open lands in north Co Dublin has been stood down.

    independent.ie/irish-news/sear

    #WilliamMaughan #AnastasijaVarslavane #CoDublin

  40. [19:01] Gardaí stand down north Dublin search for missing couple

    A search operation in north Co Dublin in connection with the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane has been stood down by gardaí.

    rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1119/

    #CoDublin #WilliamMaughan #AnastasijaVarslavane

  41. [19:01] Gardaí stand down north Dublin search for missing couple

    A search operation in north Co Dublin in connection with the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane has been stood down by gardaí.

    rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1119/

    #CoDublin #WilliamMaughan #AnastasijaVarslavane

  42. [12:13] Land search begins for missing man (34) and his pregnant girlfriend (21), both suspected abducted and murdered

    A land search began this morning in north Co Dublin for a man and his pregnant girlfriend who were suspected to have been abducted and murdered almost 10 years ago.

    independent.ie/irish-news/land

    #thismorning #CoDublin #almost10yearsago

  43. [12:13] Land search begins for missing man (34) and his pregnant girlfriend (21), both suspected abducted and murdered

    A land search began this morning in north Co Dublin for a man and his pregnant girlfriend who were suspected to have been abducted and murdered almost 10 years ago.

    independent.ie/irish-news/land

    #thismorning #CoDublin #almost10yearsago

  44. [09:27] Man charged in connection with fatal assault in Lucan

    A man in his 30s is due in court this morning charged in connection with the fatal assault of Juris Kokenbergs in Lucan, Co Dublin.

    rte.ie/news/2024/1030/1478141-

    #30s #thismorning #JurisKokenbergs #Lucan #CoDublin

  45. [09:27] Man charged in connection with fatal assault in Lucan

    A man in his 30s is due in court this morning charged in connection with the fatal assault of Juris Kokenbergs in Lucan, Co Dublin.

    rte.ie/news/2024/1030/1478141-

    #30s #thismorning #JurisKokenbergs #Lucan #CoDublin

  46. [13:01] Gardaí arrest man (20s) in connection with fatal assault of man (40s) in Lucan, Co Dublin

    Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the discovery of a deceased man aged in his late forties in a house in Lucan, Co Dublin this morning.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #Lucan #CoDublin #thismorning

  47. [13:01] Gardaí arrest man (20s) in connection with fatal assault of man (40s) in Lucan, Co Dublin

    Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the discovery of a deceased man aged in his late forties in a house in Lucan, Co Dublin this morning.

    independent.ie/irish-news/gard

    #Lucan #CoDublin #thismorning

  48. [12:58] Arrest following fatal assault of man in Lucan, Co Dublin

    A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a man in his 40s in Lucan, Co Dublin.

    rte.ie/news/2024/1028/1477836-

    #40s #Lucan #CoDublin

  49. [12:58] Arrest following fatal assault of man in Lucan, Co Dublin

    A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a man in his 40s in Lucan, Co Dublin.

    rte.ie/news/2024/1028/1477836-

    #40s #Lucan #CoDublin

  50. 1930s – East Pier Gardens, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
    The area to the sea-side of the East Pier, known as the East Pier Gardens, was heavily landscaped in the first half of the twentieth century, with extensive use of concrete in the 1930s. This included the introduction of concrete pathways, steps, shelters and railings. The pa
    archiseek.com/2024/1930s-east-
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #CoDublin #DunLaoghaire #DunLaoghaireHarbour

  51. 1930s – East Pier Gardens, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
    The area to the sea-side of the East Pier, known as the East Pier Gardens, was heavily landscaped in the first half of the twentieth century, with extensive use of concrete in the 1930s. This included the introduction of concrete pathways, steps, shelters and railings. The pa
    archiseek.com/2024/1930s-east-
    #ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #CoDublin #DunLaoghaire #DunLaoghaireHarbour