Show threadMark MaguireMay 25, 2023
Another model from the Irish Architectural Archive: Commissioned by Sir Thomas Deane in 1830 to convey his design intent to his client, the Rev. Denis Mahony. Dromore Castle, Co. Kerry was finally completed in 1839. IAA 95/66.
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dromore_Castle_(County_Kerry)
Show threadMark MaguireMay 25, 2023
Also amid the models, a drawing envisaging a new Ulster Bank on College Green (presumably now defunct with the departure of UB this year). Sir Thomas Drew’s engravings from the Irish Builder, 01.05.1888. Drew won the competition to design the bank, completed in 1891. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Drawing #ArchitecturalDrawing #UlsterBank #Architecture #Model #Building #Design #Mastodaoine #Ireland #CollegeGreen #VictorianDublin #IrishArchitecturalArchive #Archive #Mastodaoine #Victoriana
Mark MaguireMay 25, 2023
The Irish Architectural Archive on Merrion Square, Dublin is a treasure trove for models and drawings. Even a trip to the loo in the basement reveals gems. Here’s Clery’s post-1916 model. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Clerys #OConnellStreet #Architecture #Model #Building #Design #Mastodaoine #Ireland #ClerysClock #Dublin #DepartmentStore #IrishArchitecturalArchive #Archive
Mark MaguireMay 24, 2023
At the launch of Creative Connections in the Irish Architectural Archive, Merrion Square, Dublin. Three painters from Zambia - an ongoing partnership between Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Dublin and Evelyn Hone College, Lusaka. It’s on until Saturday. #CreativeConnections #PatrickMumba #MulengaChafilwa #MwambaMulangala #Painting #Art #BCFE #Ballyfermot #EvelynHoneCollegeOfAppliedArts #Zambia #Lusaka #Dublin #Ireland #IrishArchitecturalArchive #MerrionSquare