This series of links represent what I feel to be some of the most informative and interesting Irish architecture, design and environment sites on the Internet.
Áras an Uachtaráin
Residence of the President of Ireland in the Phoenix Park - an excellant tour of the house's State rooms is available.
An Taisce
An Taisce is a voluntary organisation founded in 1948 to advance the conservation and management of Ireland's natural and built endowments in manners which are sustainable. Membership is open to all.
Architectural Association of Ireland
The AAI was founded in 1896 'to promote and afford facilities for the study of architecture and the allied sciences and arts, and to provide a medium of friendly communication between members and others interested in the progress of architecture'. It sponsors a public lecture series and annual awards.
Busáras - Dublin's Central Bus Station
A brief description of the important post war International Modernist bus station by Michael Scott.
Dublin Hilton
A site containing the arguments against the development of a Dublin Hilton hotel which will irrepairably damage some of Dublin's architectural heritage.
Icarus - Environment Watch Ireland
Icarus Ireland is dedicated to protecting the environment of Ireland, and to helping rural and urban communities with their own local social, economic,
cultural and spiritual development without damaging the natural environment. Icarus Ireland routinely hosts the latest information on environmentally conscious life-style, the 'built environment', biodiversity issues, public health concerns,
infrastructure, local culture, news, tourism concerns, food, agriculture, forestry, fishing and fish farming in Ireland.
Irish Architectural Archive
The Irish Architectural Archive was established in 1976 to collect, preserve and make available to the public records of every kind relating to the architecture of Ireland.
Mullan Village, Co. Monaghan
Site explaining the history,development of and life in one of Ulster's declining mill villages.
On Site Ireland
Onsite Ireland documents specific architectural projects currently being developed and built within Ireland. The site includes both real and virtual architecture: projects created for specific sites, clients and construction technologies, as well as those using alternative technologies and new media to create virtual environments.
PMLnet
The home of the Irish Architectural journals - Plan and the Irish Architect. Some articles are reproduced in full from each issue and a searchable index is available.
