williamhague

That'd be this: maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V2,633658,781265,11,9

The convent's still there. The workhouse has been replaced by a modern school. www.google.ie/maps/@53.7798055,-7.4896706,3a,75y,347.16h,...

Before the east wing was added ...

Built in 1892, extended in 1930 www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&...

Apologies for veering off topic - although not too far - but Helena Zinkham, head of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, gave us all a lovely compliment on the LOC's blog. She's been involved in Flickr Commons from when it was just a twinkle in George Oates' eye. Anyway, Helena says:

"... For example, in the National Library of Ireland’s photostream, delightful conversations develop as a group pieces together the story for each photograph..."

I think we're the only ones who get a special mention. :)

Streetview (There's a photosphere inside too). NIAH article DIA which mentions (among others) that "WH wins competition (advertised Jun-Jul 1864) with design in 'modern Italian style'. FS laid 12 Oct 1865. Contractors: Crowe Bros, Gt Brunswick St (£6,863) Clerk of works: James Caldwell. Completion delayed until 1870s. First meeting of Corporation held in unfinished building, Jul 1872."

SNAP! From Mr French, 24 minutes earlier and the open windows are similar - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000338771

Aaah! A noticeboard with posters on it, just too far off to read! I think it may be a poster for an AUCTION.

Niall McAuley "ELECTIONS" it says (via the SNAP above) [Not more elections ... *groans* ... Trumped again!]

We do not see this Gate Lodge at right, built 1876, so 1872-76 somewhere? This 1878 shop is also absent.