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BYRNE, THOMAS [3]*
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Builder, of Belfast and Newry. Thomas Byrne was the contractor for Armagh Roman Catholic Cathedral from 1854 onwards(1) and erected the tower of St John's cathedral, Limerick, in 1879-1883.(2)
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References
(1) DB 5, 15 Apr 1863, 65; for his legal action against the committee for the erection of the cathedral, see IB 18, 1 May 1876, 133.
(2) John Fleming, St John's Cathedral, Limerick (1987), 67-70.
2 work entries listed in chronological order for BYRNE, THOMAS [3]*
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Building: | CO. ARMAGH, ARMAGH, CATHEDRAL ROAD, CATHEDRAL OF ST PATRICK (RC) |
Date: | 1854-1873 |
Nature: | TB contractor for J.J. McCarthy's design |
Refs: | Armagh Guardian, 19,26 Aig 1859; DB 5, 15 Apr 1863, 65. |
Building: | CO. LIMERICK, LIMERICK, CATHEDRAL PLACE, CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN (RC) |
Date: | 1879-1883 |
Nature: | Erection of tower and spire. For Fr James McCoy. Built from within. Damaged by storm when almost complete Sep 1882. Completed Sep 1883. |
Refs: | John Fleming, St John's Cathedral, Limerick (1987), 67-70. |