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  • Emma Gilleece

    Architectural historian

    Architectural historian who specialises in mid-twentieth century Irish architecture.

    The front facade of South Tipperary Arts Centre, formerly a regional CIÉ bus station

    100 Buildings: The Tipperary bus station reborn as an arts centre

    In 1948, while construction had halted on Busáras, a regional CIÉ bus station opened in Tipperary.

    100 Buildings • 28 May
    The Galway City Telephone Exchange (Pics courtesy of Amelia Walker, Hardiman's Galway)

    100 Buildings: the Galway City Telephone Exchange rings a bell

    The New Year is a time we make more calls, emails and texts to friends and family. It can be easy nowadays to take this technology for granted.

    100 Buildings • 21 Jan
    The new Tolka Estuary Greenway (Pic: Fionn McCann)

    The Top 5 Irish architectural projects of 2024

    What a year it's been for Irish architecture!

    Culture • 03 Jun
    St Conal's Church in Glenties, Co. Donegal

    100 Buildings: Where two glens meet - the drama of St Conal's

    Another Donegal church? Yes, but hear me out. This year marks fifty years since the completion of Liam McCormick's (1916 – 1996) fourth Donegal church, whose form departed radically from its predecessors.

    Architecture • 06 Dec 24
    100 Buildings: Tuite's of Oldcastle is a classic roadside garage

    100 Buildings: Tuite's of Oldcastle is a classic roadside garage

    Tuite's garage in Oldcastle, County Meath reminds us of the influence automobiles exerted on twentieth-century Irish architecture.

    Architecture • 24 Oct 24
    Blackrock tower in Salthill (Pic: Ciaran Ferrie)

    100 Buildings: The Galway shelters and the Bishop's portholes

    Known locally as 'The Prom', the Promenade in Salthill overlooking the Galway Bay is Ireland's longest promenade, at approximately 3km in length.

    Architecture • 03 Aug 24
    The front view of St Loman's in Mullingar

    100 Buildings: St Loman's in Mullingar - from hospital to homes

    Deravarra House in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, is a fine mid twentieth-century Modern Movement building, which retains its early form and character.

    Architecture • 16 Mar 24
    Shopfront of B. Corcoran's Menswear, Wexford Town

    100 Buildings: Making Wexford's Main Street modern

    A Wexford favourite of Alfred Beit and the Duke of Wellington...

    Architecture • 18 Jan 24
    Shane de Blacam holding his RA Architecture Prize (Pic: Getty Images / John Phillips)

    Honouring The Godfather of contemporary Irish architecture

    On Tuesday 31 October, Irish architect Shane de Blacam received the 2023 Royal Academy of Arts Architecture Prize in London.

    Architecture • 05 Nov 23
    100 Buildings: Back to school with Limerick's MIC dormitory block

    100 Buildings: Back to school with Limerick's MIC dormitory block

    It is easy to forget that bespoke student housing has been around for decades.

    Architecture • 07 Oct 23
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