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This building is now the Bank of Ireland. It was begun in 1729 and it is regarded as one of the finest specimens of 18th century architecture. The receding front has finely grouped Ionic columns, the eastern portico, of the Corinthian order, was erected in 1785. The western portico and screen wall were added between 1792 and 1794 The Bank of Ireland took over the building in 1804. | ||||