Newcomen Bank is one of the finest Georgian townhouses inDublin. Extended twice, Newcomen now boasts no less than three principal facades on Castle Street, Cork Hill and Lord Edward Street. The only Dublin townhouse to be entirely faced in Portland stone, it contains one of the finest hanging stone staircases, sometimes referred to as “cantilevered stairs” and superb Neo-Classical interiors. The cobbled place between the former bank and its immediate neighbours - Dublin Castle to the south, and the former Royal Exchange (now City Hall) to the east - is arguably the finest Georgian streetscape in the city and one of the most atmospheric historic places in Dublin.
Dublin Corporation bought and extended the building very sensitively in the late nineteenth century, since then it has been in constant use, most recently as the rates office of Dublin City Council (DCC.) The building has been well cared for during the past 125 years and survives in a good state of preservation and a reasonable state of repair.
In view of the architectural and historical significance of the building DCC now wishes to make it more accessible to the public by conserving and repurposing the building to become a suite of civic rooms, for cultural, commercial, ceremonial and social uses, both by the council and the public. HHC obtained Part 8 planning permission and is now preparing tender documents for the project.
When completed, with the external envelope repaired and the splendid interiors reinstated, the former Newcomen Bank will once again become one of the finest, if not the finest, townhouse in Dublin. It will again become - a jewel in the City of Dublin, a major visitor attraction and a new city assembly rooms that can be visited and enjoyed by all.
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When completed, with the external envelope repaired and the splendid interiors reinstated, the former Newcomen Bank will once again become one of the finest, if not the finest, townhouse in Dublin - a jewel in the City of Dublin.
