The Victorian/Edwardian Period 1840 – 1910

During the 19th century, British architecture continued to influence building styles in Ireland. As Dublin missed out on much of the industrial revolution, Belfast grew and became the largest city and one of the British Empire’s great powerhouses for engineering, shipbuilding, linen, and commerce.
Notable building types: include banks, industrial buildings, church spires, mock-castles, museums, universities & statues

Deenagh Lodge, Killarney. County Kerry 1834

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Ireland's most charming tea room Deenagh Lodge is located at the entrance of Killarney National Park beside the river Deenagh. It was built using the local river reed which being hollow offered excellent insulation [...]

Deenagh Lodge, Killarney. County Kerry 18342024-02-26T19:05:50+00:00

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 1850

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Once the residence of the richest family in Carlow Duckett's Grove was built between 1818 and 1850 and was once home to the Duckett family. The Ducketts were Carlow's largest landowners for 300 years [...]

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 18502024-03-10T18:42:08+00:00

The Clock Tower, Coal Quay. Waterford City 1863 

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In Waterford, timing is everything During the mid-19th century, Waterford was Ireland's busiest and most important industrial port. It traded to 400 international ports and also had Ireland's largest shipbuilding yard. As the city [...]

The Clock Tower, Coal Quay. Waterford City 1863 2023-05-09T10:52:19+00:00

Herdman’s Mill, Sion Mills. County Tyrone 1853 

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An exquisite example of Victorian industrial architecture Herdman's Mill was built in Sion Mills in 1853 on the banks of the River Mourne by the Herdman Brothers. The River Mourne has powered industrial [...]

Herdman’s Mill, Sion Mills. County Tyrone 1853 2024-03-10T19:02:11+00:00

Humewood Castle, Kiltegan. County Wicklow 1872 

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A fantasy hunting lodge & a ground breaking court case In 1872 Fitzwilliam Hume commissioned William White to design a country retreat for his summer shooting season. When White over-ran the budget by [...]

Humewood Castle, Kiltegan. County Wicklow 1872 2023-06-24T11:46:17+00:00

Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1873 

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Ireland's premier accommodation for guests of the nation Farmleigh was originally a small Georgian house in Phoenix Park. It was purchased by Edward Cecil Guinness on his marriage to his cousin, Adelaide Guinness [...]

Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park. Dublin City 1873 2023-06-25T06:18:37+00:00

Loftus Hall, Hook Head. County Wexford 1870

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'allegedly'.. the most haunted house in Ireland! Loftus Hall was built by The 4th Marquess of Ely in 1872 and soon after this date strange happenings began. One infamous story took place on [...]

Loftus Hall, Hook Head. County Wexford 18702023-05-09T14:23:18+00:00

Ebrington Barracks. Derry City 1839

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Derry's new cultural hub  This clocktower is part of the Ebrington Barracks complex that is located on 'The Waterside' of Derry City. It was once used as soldiers' quarters and as a military [...]

Ebrington Barracks. Derry City 18392023-10-10T23:22:03+00:00

Belfast Castle, Cavehill. Belfast City 1870

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Belfast's beauty on the hill Belfast Castle is set in a truly spectacular location on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park at 400 feet above sea level. It has beautiful gardens and spectacular [...]

Belfast Castle, Cavehill. Belfast City 18702024-03-10T17:42:45+00:00

The Guildhall, Guildhall Square. Derry City 1887

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Ireland's biggest clock This impressive piece of Victorian architecture is Derry's Guildhall. It was built in 1887 and its eclectic style is described as ‘neo-Gothic with Tudor overtones’. It has the 2nd largest clock [...]

The Guildhall, Guildhall Square. Derry City 18872024-02-15T19:25:06+00:00

Galway University. Galway City 1849

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One of the finest places to learn & drink This is the beautiful main building of Galway University. It was built using the local limestone and is a replica of Christ Church College [...]

Galway University. Galway City 18492023-05-08T21:03:15+00:00

The Star Factory, Foyle Road. Derry City 1899 

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Once the shirt making capital of the World The Star Factory was built in 1899 for The Messrs. Bayer Company. Between 1880 and the 1920s Derry was the principal seat of the shirt industry [...]

The Star Factory, Foyle Road. Derry City 1899 2023-10-10T23:22:41+00:00
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