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House in Gillabbey
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Terrace of three two-bay two-storey houses, built c.1880, having canted bays to ground floor. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth render platbands and continuous sill courses to first floor. Camber-headed window openings with render…

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Terrace of three two-bay two-storey houses, built c.1880, having canted bays to ground floor. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth render platbands and continuous sill courses to first floor. Camber-headed window openings with render surrounds, render sills and one-over-one pane timber sash windows. Some houses with replacement uPVC windows. Camber-headed door openings with moulded render surrounds and recessed timber doors having overlights. Outer aluminium doors to some houses. Wrought-iron and replacement steel pedestrian gates and railings on rendered boundary wall.
The size and form of these houses are in keeping with others in the streetscape and the terrace makes a positive contribution to the surrounding area. The terrace retains interesting features, such as the timber sash windows and render mouldings, which enhance the façade. The terrace has a simple, coherent design and elegant proportions that are typical of its era.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20866099

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Juri300, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
  • Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Jnestorius, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Keith Edkins, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
  • Florian Thiery, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
  • Taken by Fanghong, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
  • Vimalkvn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Laurels/University College CorkHouse · 31 yd

Explorer Tom House in Gillabbey is hiding behind University College Cork’s fancy reputation, which is embarrassing for it. The cast-iron steps look like they’re waiting for a royal who never showed up. Walk past it and wink at the door.

Roseleigh/University College CorkHouse · 49 yd

Explorer Tom House in Gillabbey has an entrance facing east, which is either very clever or just confused about which way morning comes. It’s got pilasters and colonnettes that make it look like a Greek temple on steroids. Grin at its weird directional choices.

LauristonHouse · 67 yd

Explorer Tom Lauriston at Sunday's Well is showing off its corbelled eaves from 1880. It’s a detached beauty with red brick walls that actually add some colour to the place. The glazed porch is a nice touch, but the detailing is what really counts.

Cork International HostelHouse · 115 yd

Explorer Tom Cork International Hostel used to be fancy Victorian houses with terracotta tiles that make them look like expensive biscuits. A bird refuses to leave the gablet, claiming it’s his now. Perfect for a nap, or a very confused pigeon.

Father Matthew Memorial FountainFountain · 120 yd

Explorer Tom Father Matthew Memorial Fountain is a four-tiered thing from around 1900 with Celtic Revival detailing on the bowls. It’s made of reinforced concrete and looks like it’s trying to be very artistic while sitting in Sunday's Well.

Children's playground127 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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