Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Builder, of Dublin, who was contracted to build Dundalk court house within three years in April 1813. He was discharged in 1818 because of 'great delays' in carrying out the work.(1)



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(1) PRONI D207/23/98 (IAA, Edward McParland files, Acc. 2008/44); P.J. Geraghty, 'Urban improvement and the erection of municipal buildings in County Louth during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries', County Louth Archaeological and Historical Journal 25, no. 3 (1995), 312-3


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Building: CO. LOUTH, DUNDALK, MARKET SQUARE, COUNTY COURT HOUSE
Date: 1813
Nature: WM enters into contract, Apr 1813, to build same within three years for £16,190.10s. Discharged in autumn of 1818 because of 'great delays'. Sued Grand Jury for aditional expenses of over £12,000. Awarded £3,500 and costs, Nov 1820.
Refs: PRONI D207/23/98 (IAA, Edward McParland files, Acc.2008/44); P.J. Geraghty, 'Urban improvement and the erection of municipal buildings in County Louth during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries', County Louth Archaeological and Historical Journal 25, no. 3 (1995), 312-3