Property
Newman House
County
Dublin
Short description
Two 18th century city-centre mansions combined to form the first Catholic University, now University College. The plasterwork is among the finest in Ireland.
Description
Newman House consists of two Georgian houses containing examples of Dublins finest 18th century plasterwork. Dating to circa 1740, number 85 has recently been fully restored and is a vivid example of the work of the architect Richard Castle and the plasterwork of the Lafrancini brothers Number 86 dates to circa 1765 and contains plasterwork in the Irish rococo style.
Both houses later became the location of the Catholic University, the original home of UCD. Cardinal John Henry Newman was the first rector of the University and later both the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and James Joyce were associated with the building.
Location
85/86 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Open
June, July and August only. Public guided tours from Tuesday to Friday at 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.00.
Private tours at other times by arrangement at a cost of e100. Please contact the curator at 01-4779810.
Admission / Rates
Adults €5.00; Concessions €4.00
Facilities
Toilets, Parking
Contact
Ruth Ferguson,
Newman House,
85/86 St. Stephens Green,
Dublin 2
Telephone
Tel: +353 1 4779810
Fax: +353 1 4779821
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