James Gandon is today recognized as one of the leading architects to have worked in Ireland. He was born in Bond Street, London – 29th February 1742, at the house of his grandfather, a Huguenot refugee. His chief works include The Custom House, The Four Courts, Carlisle-bridge (O’Connell Bridge), The Military Hospital in Phoenix Park. additions to the Houses of Parliament (now the Bank of Ireland, Dame Street). King’s Inns. The Court House -Waterford City and Emo Court in co. Laois. He also worked on many private houses, including Abbeville the former home of president Charlie Haughey!
Check out some of Gandon’s other buildings
Here’s a link to Gandon himself https://curiousireland.ie/james-gandon-1742-1823/
Custom House https://curiousireland.ie/dublins-most-architecturally-important-building-custom-house/
The Irish Army Headquarters https://curiousireland.ie/the-irish-army-headquarters/
The Four Courts https://curiousireland.ie/the-four-courts/
and Emo Court in County Laois https://curiousireland.ie/emo-court/
