St. Kevins Institution

The Foundling Hospital formerly in James Street on the present site of St. Kevins Hospital, was found by the Duke of Ormonde in 1703 originally serving as a workhouse but converted in 1730 to cater for foundlings (Craig 1969, 75, 283; O'Dwyer 1981, 94). In 1839 it reverted once again to its role as a workhouse. It was removed in 1957. The principal feature of the building was the central dining hall with lofty windows and a vaulted plaster ceiling. It was modified by Frances Johnston in 1798 by the addition of wings, crenellated parapet and a cupola. The OS 1867 ed (5' to 1 mile) shows the hospital at the front of the South Dublin Union Workhouse incorporated into the buildings.