Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. GALWAY, ROUNDSTONE, GLEBE HOUSE

Name: KEMPSTER, WILLIAM HENRY
Building: CO. GALWAY, ROUNDSTONE, GLEBE HOUSE
Date: 1882
Nature: In progress, Sep 1882.  Work halted by RC parish priest.  On ‘Monday last’ (25 Sep) workmen directed to stop working on the site. On Tuesday priest came to site and ordered off those who were still working. ‘I regret to say all left, fearing to risk the consequences of disobedience to this man’s arrogant dictation.’ (Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette)
Refs: Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette 24, no. 144, 30 Sep 1882, 687-8.