Architecture

As a world heritage site and one of the most visited cities in the world, Edinburgh boasts a huge range of building from all periods and in many different styles. In this book, architectural writer Robin Ward introduces 200 of the city’s most fascinating places.

From some of Ireland’s most arresting ancient ecclesiastical sites such as beautiful Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains to once-powerful monastic centres such as Tipperary’s Rock of Cashel and...

In this new work from Pat Dargan, the author explores the architectural heritage of Medieval Dublin over time.An accessible and highly illustrated volume for the general reader.

An introduction to Welsh churches written to appeal to those who are unfamiliar with the subject, with a view to stirring interest. In the belief that curiosity leads to understanding and enjoyment,...

The city of Galway has a rich body of historic buildings that date from its establishment in the thirteenth century to the present day. The city is positioned on the estuary of the River Corrib where...

This book tells the story of the trials and triumphs of house building at Adare Manor, County Limerick.

Boyle Abbey is a National Monument in the town of Boyle, Roscommon.

This book brings together nineteen Christians from around the world to try to answer the question of how space affects us in worship. Some topics covered include the role of light in a religious building, the varying needs of spaces for different liturgies, and how the liturgical renewal begun in Vatican II should continue today.

This book explores the history, architecture, and legends of some of these fascinating fortresses and looks at why they are so appealing to visitors today.

This is the first of a three-volume series dedicated to Dublin Castle and the archaeological excavations carried out there. Volume 1 presents a history of Dublin Castle, covering the period from the first Viking settlement in the ninth century to 1850.