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1958 – Convent of the Good Shepherd, Derry
Architect: Corr & McCormick

The Good Shepherd Convent in Derry, established in 1919, and was one of the infamous laundries where young women were placed and forced to work for little or no pay. The original convent was a large Victorian villa - this addition by Corr & McCormick pro
https://www.archiseek.com/1958-convent-of-the-good-shepherd-derry/
#ArchitectureOfDerryCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1958 #convents #CorrMcCormick #Derry

1958 – Aer Lingus, No. 42 Grafton Street, Dublin
Architects: Downes, Meehan & Robson

Stylish shop front to travel booking office for Aer Lingus. The design cleverly incorporates the access to the upper floors while keep the whole look as bright, airy, and minimalist. The small projecting displa
https://www.archiseek.com/1958-aer-lingus-no-42-grafton-street-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1958 #DownesMeehanRobson #Dublin #GraftonStreetDublin #LostDublin

1959 – Brown & Polson / Knorr, Davitt Road, Inchicore, Dublin
Architect: Patrick Scott, Michael Scott & Associates

Brown & Polson originally started out as a starch manufacturer in Scotland, but eventually branched into other cooking ingredient
https://www.archiseek.com/1959-brown-polson-knorr-davitt-road-inchicore-dublin/
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1960 – Kire Manufacturing, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Architect: Ronnie Tallon, Michael Scott & Associates

Kire Manufacturing carried on business as manufacturers of ladies’ garments mainly for export. Its main factory was here in Kinsale and it had branch factories at Fermoy, Bandon and Newmarke
https://www.archiseek.com/1960-kire-manufacturing-kinsale-co-cork/
#ArchitectureOfCork #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1960 #CoCork #factories #Kinsale #MichaelScottAssociates #RonnieTallon19272014

1966 – Colmstock House, Nos. 72-76 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
Architect: Desmond Fitzgerald & Downes Meehan & Robson

Three large office blocks were built around the same time along the south side of the Green - Canada House, Hainaul
https://www.archiseek.com/1966-colmstock-house-nos-72-76-st-stephens-green-dublin/
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1970s – Óstán Rinn Rua, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Also known as the Waterville Beach or Reenroe Hotel, it was built in the late 1960s or early 70s as luxurious hotel in South Kerry. Due to the decline in visitor numbers in the 1970s, the business ceased operations. The hotel was reopened in the 80s/90s but ceased operations again. The building has
https://www.archiseek.com/1970s-ostan-rinn-rua-ballinskelligs-co-kerry/
#ArchitectureOfKerry #LostBuildingsOfIreland #hotels #KerryHotels

1810 – Richmond Surgical Hospital, North Brunswick Street, Dublin
A former convent on North Brunswick Street converted into a hospital around 1810. Replaced by the Carroll & Bachelor building of 1901, further east on the street to be closer to the Whitworth and Hardwicks hospital buildings. Demolish
https://www.archiseek.com/1810-richmond-surgical-hospital-north-brunswick-street-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #hospitals #LostDublin #NorthBrunswickStreetDublin

1979 – Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Belfast
Architect: Daniel J. MacRandal

The original Andersonstown Leisure Centre building was designed by architect D.J. MacRandal in 1979, and comprised a 25m pool, learner pool, sports hall, gym and cafe. Since substantially rede
https://www.archiseek.com/1979-andersonstown-leisure-centre-belfast/
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1906 – Former Carville’s Off-License, Camden Street, Dublin
Architect: George Tighe Moore

Closed and converted into a restaurant, this fabulous old shop contained a cashier’s booth and fine mahogany counters. Carried out by George T. Moore for Alderman Delahunt.
https://www.archiseek.com/1906-former-carvilles-off-license-camden-street-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1906 #CamdenStreetDublin #Dublin #GeorgeTigheMoore

1963 – Filling Station, Merrion Road, Dublin
Architect: Niall Montgomery

Montgomery was responsible for a few filling stations for Shell around Dublin. They had similar characteristics - long flat roofed buildings with clerestory windows, simple signage, and the maintenance or lubrication bay wit
https://www.archiseek.com/1963-filling-station-merrion-road-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1963 #Dublin #FillingStations #NiallMontgomery191587 #ShellIreland

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
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-augustinian-professorium-ballyboden-co-dublin/
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1958 – Retail Kiosk, Ardkeen, Waterford
Architect: L.A. Roche, R & W Cunningham

Unusual retail kiosk near the Ardkeen hospital. Designed by local architects R & W Cunningham, but the assistant on the project was Louis Adair Roche. Building largely unrecognisable except for the window feat
https://www.archiseek.com/1958-retail-kiosk-ardkeen-waterford/
#ArchitectureOfWaterford #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1957 #Ardkeen #CoWaterford #LouisAdairRoche19272014 #RWCunningham #Waterford

1965 – Lyons Factory, Goldenbridge, Dublin
Architect: Joseph N. Kidney & Co.

A central hub for blending, packaging, and distributing tea, this Lyons factory was a major employer in the local area, providing jobs for hundreds of people. The large Davitt Road premises helped Lyons e
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-lyons-factory-goldenbridge-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #DavittRoadDublin #Dublin #factories #Goldenbridge #JosephNKidneyCo #LostDublin

1963 – Morris House, 90-108 Victoria Street, Belfast
Architect: Munce & Kennedy

W.H. Alexander sold Morris and Wolseley cars at their offices and showrooms, Morris House, 90-108 Victoria Street. It contained a showroom and parts division as well as offices and a boardroom for the firm. The building was refaced in 1985 and subsequently used as o
https://www.archiseek.com/1963-morris-house-90-108-victoria-street-belfast/
#LostBuildingsOfIreland #1963 #LostBelfast #MunceKennedy

1860s – Tweed Mill, Laragh, Co. Monaghan
Mill complex that was at the heart of this once thriving small village. The village consisted of the mills, terraces of workers cottages, and the unique iron chapel. At its height the village had three stone mills - Cherry Vale, Laragh Mills, & Helen Vale dating from 1775 – 1925.

In 1884-85 a remarkable dis
https://www.archiseek.com/1860s-tweed-mill-laragh-co-monaghan/
#ArchitectureOfMonaghan #LostBuildingsOfIreland #CoMonaghan #Laragh #mills

1869 – Brookfield Warehouse, 30 Donegall Street, Belfast
Architect: W.H. Lynn, Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon

The Brookfield Linen Company Ltd were flax spinners and power loom linen manufacturers and merchants who operated from their Donegall Street property fro
https://www.archiseek.com/1869-brookfield-warehouse-30-donegall-street-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1869 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #DonegallStreetBelfast #LanyonLynnAndLanyon #LostBelfast #WHLynn18291915

1931 – Royal Bank, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Architect: Bradbury & Evans

Demolished but described by Rothery as a good example of “the application of a 'modern' and Art Deco0inspired, look to a stripped Classical elevation". A centrally placed entrance, in a mainly brick elevation, led to a top lit banking hall. The entran
https://www.archiseek.com/1931-royal-bank-bray-co-wicklow/
#ArchitectureOfWicklow #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1931 #banks #BradburyEvans #LostWicklow #RoyalBankOfIreland

1896 – Northern Bank, Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Architect: Godfrey W. Ferguson

Wonderfully eccentric bank branch from a time when so many branches were in fairly standard neo-classical, 5-bay or 3-bay design. Sadly demolished. Described by Alistair Rowan in 1979 as "The only build
https://www.archiseek.com/1896-northern-bank-dungloe-co-donegal/
#ArchitectureOfDonegal #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1896 #banks #CoDonegal #Dungloe #GodfreyWFerguson18551939 #LostDonegal #NorthernBankingCo

1964 – Winstons & Besco, Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny
Winstons & Besco were a short-lived chain, largely based in the midlands - but who projected an air of modernity through their premises which were usually customer built. Closed in 2017.
https://www.archiseek.com/1964-winstons-besco-kilkenny-co-kilkenny/
#ArchitectureOfKilkenny #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1964 #DepartmentStores #KilkennyCoKilkenny #WinstonsBesco

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
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-shelter-moran-park-dun-laoghaire-co-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDunLaoghaireRathdown #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1965 #CoDublin #DunLaoghaire #LuanCuffe191780 #shelters

1969 – Former Ryan’s Hotel, Old Dublin Rd., Galway
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

One of several large hotels constructed in a couple of years for the Ryan Hotel group by Stephenson Gibney & Associates. The Connacht Hotel was first opened in 1969 as The Galway Ryan Hot
https://www.archiseek.com/1969-former-ryans-hotel-old-dublin-rd-galway/
#ArchitectureOfGalwayCity #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1969 #ArchitectureOfGalway #CoGalway #hotels #StephensonGibneyAssociates

1955 – James Hennessy & Co., Davitt Rd., Crumlin, Dublin
Architect: J. Arthur Douglas & Associates

Fronting a large saw-toothed warehouse space with north facing windows, demolished and replaced with apartments.
https://www.archiseek.com/1955-james-hennessy-co-davitt-rd-crumlin-dublin/
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1964 – Hallmark Factory, Butterfield Ave., Rathfarnham, Dublin
Architect: David W. Cronin

Large single storey print works, brick clad with occasional full height windows set in a grassy landscape. Shoehorned into a tight plot behind residential properties, the land was too valuable, and when th
https://www.archiseek.com/1964-hallmark-factory-butterfield-ave-rathfarnham-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinSouth #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1964 #DavidWCronin #Dublin #factories #Rathfarnham

1964 – Corporation Flats, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin
Architect: Michael Scott & Associates

Fairly grim development of corporation flats - 143 units in five conjoined blocks. The development was first mooted in 1957, and a sketch design was presented to Dublin Corporation t
https://www.archiseek.com/1964-corporation-flats-bridgefoot-street-dublin/
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1953 – Bostock House, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Easton & Robertson

The London based architects Easton & Robertson were specialists in medical facilities. Originally constructed in the early 1950’s to provide nurses’ accommodation for 220 nurses. The building was located adjacent to the R
https://www.archiseek.com/1953-bostock-house-belfast-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1953 #Easton #EastonRobertson #FallsRoadBelfast #LostBelfast #NursesHomes

1953 – Pediatric Unit, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin
Architect: Alan Hope

A temporary prefabricated construction on what was left of the Rotunda gardens, and now the site of the Garden of Remembrance. Designed for the treatment of young children up to six months of age.

https://www.archiseek.com/pediatric-unit-rotunda-hospital/
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1968 – Tyna Knitwear, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Architect: Donal O'Neill Flanagan

Small office block to front of an existing knitwear factory. Described in the Leinster Leader, September 19, 1959 "....Progress has been so rapid with Tyna Knitwear that during the past year a new factory containing all modern conve
https://www.archiseek.com/1968-tyna-knitwear-monasterevin-co-kildare/
#ArchitectureOfKildare #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1968 #CoKildare #DonalONeillFlanagan #Monasterevin

1959 – Cerebral Palsy Clinic & School, Sandymount, Dublin
Architect: Brendan O'Connor

The National Association for Cerebral Palsy Ireland (C.P.I.) moved from their first home in Bull Alley to a large house on Sandymount Avenue in 1953. The inadequacies of this arrangement were soon discover
https://www.archiseek.com/1959-cerebral-palsy-clinic-school-sandymount-dublin/
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1952 – Ardkeen Sanatorium, Waterford, Co. Waterford
Architect: Nolan & Quinlan

In 1947, Waterford County Council acquired Ardkeen House and 50 acres of surrounding land. Ardkeen was an Italianate design, designed by J.S. Mulvany, and constructed between 1864-1866. The house was flanked
https://www.archiseek.com/1952-ardkeen-sanatorium-waterford-co-waterford/
#ArchitectureOfWaterford #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1952 #CoWaterford #hospitals #NolanQuinlan #sanatoriums #Waterford

1960 – Castlerosse Motel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Architect: Donal O'Neill Flanagan & Philip Jebb

Built on the site of Royal Victoria Hotel in front of the Lower Lake, the Castlerosse Motel, described as the first motel in Ireland, was built in four months from drawing board to opening, for Paulin
https://www.archiseek.com/1960-castlerosse-motel-killarney-co-kerry/
#LostBuildingsOfIreland #BuildingsOfKillarney #CoKerry #DonalONeillFlanagan #hotels #KerryHotels #PhilipJebb192795