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Loreto Abbey is surely one of the most stunning buildings in Rathfarnham and it is a marvellous example of Georgian architecture. The buildings are so big and distinctive that you can easily spot them from the Dublin Mountains.
The papers of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin, comprises the papers of the community, novitiate, boarding school and free school, primary level, established at Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham. From 1821 – 1976, Loreto Abbey, was referred to as the ‘mother house’, the home of both the Generalate and the Institute in Ireland.
Rathfarnham is home to several notable historic buildings, including Rathfarnham Castle and Loreto Abbey, four parks: Marlay Park, Dodder Park, St Enda's and Bushy Park, and several pubs including The Eden, Buglers, Revels and the landmark Yellow House.
Aerial view of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham. Abstract: Aerial photograph of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham showing the farm yard (upper right hand corner of photograph, marked with an x). The Annals Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham 1913-1916 refer to two workmen employed on this farm who participated in the rising.
Rathfarnam's Loreto Abbey, which dates back to the 18th century, is to house Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh, the first all-Irish secondary school to be established in south Dublin since...
The Mary Ward School and Convent was established. Years later, in 1875, Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry and her companions set sail from Rathfarnham Abbey for Australia to establish the first Loreto school in Ballarat. Rathfarnham caters for students from Preparatory – Year 6.
Aug 25, 2011 · Loreto Abbey has as its core, Rathfarnham House, a mansion built in 1725 by William Palliser who expended considerable resources on its interior with polished mahogany and, in one room, embossed leather wallpaper.
