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From A Compendium of Irish Biography, 1878 | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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Irish Georgian Society archive of works by Gandon | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
James Gandon (1743–1823) one of the leading architects to have worked in Ireland in the late 18th century and early 19th century, is buried in the church-yard of Drumcondra Church, Church Avenue.
James Gandon was born in London but spent forty-two years in Dublin, creating some of Ireland's most notable architectural landmarks. His better known works include The Custom House, the Four Courts, King's Inns in Dublin and Emo Court in County Laois.
In 1823, he died at his home in Lucan, County Dublin, but was brought to Drumcondra to be interred in the same grave as his friend the antiquary Francis Grose.
His tomb-stone reads: – "Such was the respect in which Gandon was held by his neighbours and friends from around his home in Lucan that they refused carriages and walked the 16 miles to and from Drumcondra on the day of his funeral."
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| Date of Birth | 20th Feb 1743 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1823 | VIEW SOURCE |
