Uncategorized

OPW initiates restoration of Abbey Theatre's original facade stones

When much of the building of the original Abbey Theatre was destroyed in a fire in 1951, its facade stones were saved by city architect Dáithí Hanly. Those historic stones, which have been sitting in a garden in Killiney for over 60 years, are now coming into the care of the OPW. Sean was joined by Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Assistant Secretary General of the OPW...

Share this article

15.10 22 Dec 2023

OPW initiates restoration of A...

OPW initiates restoration of Abbey Theatre's original facade stones

Listen to this episode

Moncrieff

Share this article

15.10 22 Dec 2023

When much of the building of the original Abbey Theatre was destroyed in a fire in 1951, its facade stones were saved by city architect Dáithí Hanly. Those historic stones, which have been sitting in a garden in Killiney for over 60 years, are now coming into the care of the OPW.

Sean was joined by Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Assistant Secretary General of the OPW...

Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

00:53:16

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Talking History With Patrick Geoghegan

00:53:16

Dublin head scanner is 'breakt...

00:31:09

Dublin head scanner is 'breakthrough' in brain research

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:31:09

In Conversation with Justin Cu...

00:12:03

In Conversation with Justin Currie

The Anton Savage Show

00:12:03

The National Ploughing Champio...

00:03:20

The National Ploughing Championships 2025 kicks off next week

The Anton Savage Show

00:03:20