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Welcome to this on-line display of drawings by Gerald Blaikie of some of the iconic landmark buildings to be found in Ireland.
It forms part of a new website, similar to scotcities.com where my sketches of Scottish buildings have been shown for many years.

Drawing of tower at Dublin Castle

Drawing of original Norman style round tower at Dublin Castle, the earliest part of the fortress

Location: Dublin Castle
Architect: Unknown
Year: c.1230


Drawing of Bellamont Forest, Co. Cavan, Ireland

Bellamont House, Palladian style Plantation era house at Cootehill, Co. Cavan

Location: Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Architect: Edward Lovett Pearce
Year: c.1730


Drawing of the Courthouse, Cavan, Ireland

The Courthouse, Cavan, Ireland

Location: Cavan Town, Ireland
Architect: William Farrell
Year: c.1825


Drawing of Custom House, Dublin

Custom House, Dublin

Location: Custom House Quay, Dublin
Architect: James Gandon
Year: c.1791


Drawing of General Post Office, Dublin

General Post Office, Dublin, scene of the 1916 Easter Rising

Location: O'Connell Street, Dublin
Architect: Francis Johnston
Year: c.1818


Drawing of dome of the Four Courts, Dublin

Dome of the Four Courts, Dublin

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Architect: Thomas Cooley / James Gandon
Year: c.1802


Drawing of Town Hall, Sligo

Town Hall, Sligo

Location: Sligo Town, Ireland
Architect: William Hague
Year: c.1874


Drawing of Campanile at Trinity College, Dublin

Campanile at Trinity College, Dublin

Location: Trinity College, Dublin
Architect: Charles Lanyon
Sculptor: Thomas Kirk
Year: c.1853


Clock tower of King's Cross Station London

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