Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. WICKLOW, WICKLOW, FITZWILLIAM SQUARE, HALPIN MEMORIAL

Name: DRAPER, CARTER
Building: CO. WICKLOW, WICKLOW, FITZWILLIAM SQUARE, HALPIN MEMORIAL
Date: 1894-97
Nature: Monument to Captain Robert Halpin of Tinakilly House(1836-1894), former master of the Great Eastern.  CD submits 2 designs; obelisk design chosen. Monument unveiled by Lady Milton 22 Oct 1897. Contractor for obelisk: Robinson & Sons, Belfast.  Enclosure erected under superintendence of Mr William Speares.
Refs: Wicklow Newsletter, 12 May 1894, 8 Jun 1895; 23 Oct 1897.