Daniel McCarthy erected the McCarthy Monument near the former Diamond Hill quarry on the Blackrock Road in honour of his brother Alexander McCarthy in 1871. William B. Atkins designed the structure which is 25 feet high and is made from limestone. Richard Evans built the monument and the sculptor was Samuel Murphy. Bronze plaques showing scenes from the history of the MacCarthy clan have been lost from the monument over the years.

Alexander McCarthy (1803-1868) was an M.P. for Cork in 1846 and became High Sheriff of the County in 1856. He died on 2 January 1868. McCarthy was a fine public speaker and a supporter of Daniel O'Connell's Repeal movement.

Diamond Hill got its name from the discovery of amethyst, a semi-precious stone, in the limestone quarry in May 1777. The owner of the limestone quarry had to mount an armed guard over it to prevent people taking the amethyst stones. Many of the stones were cut for the wealthier citizens of Cork in the workshop of William Armor, a jeweller from London who had a shop in Peter Church Lane.

Blackrock Road/Bóthar na Dúcharraige

Hi Brunny,I did add some pics for you but had to remove,As the caused probs But Richard being an architect Helped design the Church in Eniskelling.It also had his address where living as Blackrock rd.If i can find again i will add for you

 

Mike

Hi Brunny I got the name wrong after losing the info

but can correct now

Architecture of Enniskeane Archiseek / Ireland / Buildings of Ireland / Cork / Enniskeane / Introduction
Year Architect Building
1871 Richard Evans Church of the Immaculate Conception
Bishop William Delaney laid the foundation stone of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Enniskeane on 7 May 1871. Richard Evans designed the church in the Gothic style of architecture. It replaced a church which had been built about 1750.

Richard Evans lived at 1 Ashton Lawn, Blackrock Road and had his business premises at 12 Union Quay.

Hi Brunney,Now there are More sections On both The Richard Evans's.

Richard the Architect was commissioned to work on Crosshaven Catholic Church Cork By another Engineer Edward Welby Pugin,Because Richard used the wrong Masonry He was Sued By The Canon

This first section is on Pugin

Edward Welby Pugin (1834-1875) was the eldest son of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, a famous architect & designer of Gothic architecture. After his father AWN Pugin's death in 1852 Edward Pugin took under his wing his father's successful Architecture & Design practice. At the time of his own early death in 1875, Pugin had designed and completed more than 100 Catholic churches (see [1]).

He designed churches and Cathedrals primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, however commissions for his exemplary work were also received from countries throughout Western Europe, Scandinavia, and as far away as North America.

 

Second Section

Crosshaven Roman Catholic Church, County Cork. (1869); Not to be outdone by the Church of Ireland who had a church designed by William Burges (see[3]) (the designer of St. Finbarr's Cathedral, Cork), the formidable parish priest Canon Denis McSwiney, commissioned his church from another leading English architect, E.W. Pugin. Work started in 1869 but was halted by litigation the following year when the builder, Richard Evans was sued by the canon for not using the random masonry that Pugin intended, but did not clearly specify. The contractor lost and Pugin failed to get his fee. I can only say that Canon McSwiney is the most extrordinary client I have ever come across in my life.... The Church was Pugin's last Irish commission. Chancel since modernised. The lacy belfry is by another architect, possibly Coakley, and has been rebuilt.

Now The next Section Is On  Richard the Engineer

This Map is Availaible At the National Archives of Dublin,With reference to the Royal Canal Constitution Hill

 

Document number wsc/maps/73
Description
Plan of Royal Canal Harbour At Constitution hill,showing the Broadstone,Constitution hill
prebe St
Richard Evans,engineer Date 1791

Can be obtained from Dublin city Archives

Maps

 

at present this is all we have to go on

 

Mike

 

 

 

H, Thanks for all the info that i have received it has been very exciting especially for the older generation of my family who have got me into tracing as much detail about this as poss i couldnt have done it without your help

Hi Brunney can i make a suggestion to you,As Richard Helped Design The McCarthy  Monument and Also the Church.Its Possible The Library in Cork Will have More Details.As it was them Who added it online.There would possibly be books available.From them.Most Libraries are very helpfull in Ireland.Once you get in Contact.As Richard was the Architect.Im sure they would have some kind of a fund used to help keep it in good condition.And they to will hold details.

 

Mike

where do i find their email addresses ?

Brunney i will find and post on here for you

 

Mike

sorry to be a pain thank you

Brunney Your not a pain,We try Our best to help our members so its not a problem.Here is a list of the Libraries in Cork City

 

Libraries	Tel. No.	Email Address:
Central Library	4924900  (Fax:  4275684)	[email protected]
Hollyhill Library	4924928  (Fax:  4393032)	[email protected]
Saint Mary's Rd Library (Adults)	4924933	[email protected]
Saint Mary's Rd Library (Kids & Teens floor)	4924937	stmaryskids[email protected]
Mayfield Library	4924935	[email protected]
Douglas Library	4924931 / 32 (Fax: 4366524)	[email protected]
Tory Top Library	4924934  (Fax 4966029);	[email protected]
Bishopstown Library	4924950 / 51 (Fax 4345428)	[email protected]
Mobile Library	4924935	mayfield_library@cork

hi,mick thanks for the email addresses i shall get on to it straight away.and once again can i thank you all for the help i have received

Hi Brunney,Did you see the Message Referance your Friend

 

Mike

no where is it