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College Green, D2
(Hibernian Bank)

Hibernia

Description

Tympanum above the College Green entrance of the former Hibernian bank. The central figure in the tympanum is Hibernia, represented as a seated female figure, leaning on a harp with her left arm. Next to her sits the wolf hound and in the background is a Round Tower (of Timahoe?). The effigy is surrounded by a horn of plenty, a sheaf of wheat and shamrock.
Above the effigy is the text hibernian joint stock c^o. with a crown above it. In the top edges it reads tho^s breen secr^y. this building begun anno 1864 was completed anno 1875. c c vernor pa?b dar.

Sculptor

Charles W. Harrison & Sons, Dublin, Art workers in stone, marble and wood, active 1860-1972(Irish Architects).

Sources & Information

Archiseek, 1867 - Former Hibernian Bank, College Green, Dublin.
Buildings of Ireland, Union Bank/Hibernian Bank\National Irish Bank, 23-27 College Green, Church Lane, Dublin 2.
Irish Historic Houses, Hibernian/National Irish Bank, Dublin.

Locatie (N 53°20'39" - W 6°15'40") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie400; Photograph: 23 June 2023
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