Leinster House, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Core
Title
Leinster House, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Subject
Tithe an Oireachtas
House of Parliament
Government Building
Description
Lantern slide of a drawing of Leinster House, Dublin. Originally labeled 'D3 IV 47' and without a title. Originally known as Kildare House, the building was constructed between 1745-47 by James Fitzgerald, the Earl of Kildare. He wanted his new residency to represent the best of Georgian architecture - and thus reflect his own positon in Irish society. The building was designed by the architect Richard Cassells and follows the style that was popular in Ireland and England. In 1776, Fitzgerald became the Duke of Leinster and the house was once again renamed. Today, Leinster House is occupied by the National Parliament - Dail Eireann and Seanad Eireann. In the drawing ther are a number of soldiers standing outside the building alongside other members of the public.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Identifier
RSAI, Lantern Slide, BOX 11
Alternative Title
BOX11_019
Date Created
11/08/15
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Extent
114.3mb
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
County: Dublin
Logainm Code: http://www.logainm.ie/1375542.aspx
Irish National Grid East: O 15945
Irish National Grid North: 34447
Position Source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.339137
Longitude: -6.253409
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Leinster House, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 4, 2025, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/28777.
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