1954 – House, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Architect: Tony Houston, Houston & Beaumont
Modern residence constructed on a steeply wooded site. To take best advantage of the views, the daytime living accommodation is on the upper floor which is accessed at street level. A tall and heavily glazed living room looks out on a balcony across the landscape - bedrooms etc. are on the
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1956 – Presbyterian Church, Rathcoole, Co. Antrim
Architect: Robert J. McKinstry
Rathcoole Housing Estate was one of the first large-scale housing schemes in Northern Ireland in the 1940s and 50s. At the time it was the largest housing estate in Northern Ireland and followed a co
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1965 – Presbyterian Church, Harmony Hill, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Architect: Munce & Kennedy
The foundation stones for Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church were laid in September 1964. The church was formally opened by the Moderator, the Rev Dr James Dunlop on 29 May 1965. This church has been described as a te
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Architect: Munce & Kennedy The foundation stones for Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church were laid in September 1964. The church was formally opened by the Moderator, the Rev Dr James Dunlop on 29 May 1965. This church has been described as a tent, the form of the roof suggesting a communal gathering under canvas. Apart from
1924 – Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglas, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim
Architect: John J. McDonnell, McDonnell, Lamont & McDonnell
The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1919 built to the designs of a well-regarded Belfast architect in a Victorian Gothic style. McDonnell produ
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Architect: John J. McDonnell, McDonnell, Lamont & McDonnell The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1919 built to the designs of a well-regarded Belfast architect in a Victorian Gothic style. McDonnell produced many buildings across the north of Ireland for the Roman Catholic church including halls, convents, presbyteries, and churches. Renovated in the
1950 – Courtaulds Factory, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Architect: Alexander Gibb & Partners
In the 1950s, Courtaulds was a major industrial player in Northern Ireland, with a large factory in Carrickfergus and additional Daintyfyt factories in Markethill, Irvinestown, Limavady, and Cookstown
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Architect: Alexander Gibb & Partners In the 1950s, Courtaulds was a major industrial player in Northern Ireland, with a large factory in Carrickfergus and additional Daintyfyt factories in Markethill, Irvinestown, Limavady, and Cookstown. The factory in Carrickfergus opened in 1950 brought major growth to the town in terms of jobs and economic prosperity. One of
Modelled on an Irish round tower, this 28 metre tall memorial was built in 1888 by public subscription as a tribute to James Chaine (1841-1885) of Ballycraigy Manor in the town, who played a major role in the development of Larne as a port. He was instrumental in establishing the cross channel sea link between
1867 – Town Hall, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim
Architect: William Gray
In 1863, the people of Ballymoney began making plans for a new civic building. It was to be known as the new Assembly Rooms and would include a library or reading room, chambers for the Town Commissioners, a public function room. and a display area for the town's museum. Design
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Architect: William Gray In 1863, the people of Ballymoney began making plans for a new civic building. It was to be known as the new Assembly Rooms and would include a library or reading room, chambers for the Town Commissioners, a public function room. and a display area for the town's museum. Designed in an
1863 – Kintullagh Castle, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Architect: Thomas Turner
Kintullagh Castle, designed in a Jacobean style, was built as a wedding gift for Mr John Young's, of the Bridgwater Spinning Company, son and daughter-in-law, William and Margaret. It has curvilinear gables, and a mi
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Architect: Thomas Turner Kintullagh Castle, designed in a Jacobean style, was built as a wedding gift for Mr John Young's, of the Bridgwater Spinning Company, son and daughter-in-law, William and Margaret. It has curvilinear gables, and a mixture of rectangular and round-headed plate glass windows, some with entablatures on which there is strap-work. Later used
1907 – St. Colman Church of Ireland, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim
Architect: Blackwood & Jury
Never received the unusual cupola to the tower. Fine stained glass window collection.
"The foundation stone of a new church at Dunmurry, County Antrim, was laid on August 13th. The site is well elevated, and th
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Architect: Blackwood & Jury Never received the unusual cupola to the tower. Fine stained glass window collection. "The foundation stone of a new church at Dunmurry, County Antrim, was laid on August 13th. The site is well elevated, and the church will be seen from all parts of the village. The building is to be
1882 – Cairncastle, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Described in The Building News as "The site is on high ground, and commands extensive views of the Co. Antrim seacoast and Larne Harbour in the distance. The work has been carried out for Mr. Stewart Clark, of Kilnside, Paisley, the owner of the estate, from the designs of Mr. S. P. Close. Messrs. D
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