J.J. McCarthy

Irish architect known for his design of ecclesiastical buildings

James Joseph McCarthy was an Irish architect known for his design of ecclesiastical buildings. McCarthy was born in Dublin, Ireland on 6 January 1817. His parents were from County Kerry. He was educated by the Christian Brothers in Richmond St., and went on to study architecture at the Royal Dublin Society School. He was a follower of the style of the architect Pugin and Gothic Revival. He designed many religious buildings to include convents and 80 churches and cathedrals. Read more on

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Architect

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Lived from
1817 - 1882 (Died age 65)
Birthday:
6th January 1817
Gender:
Male
Star Sign:
Capricorn
Place of Birth:
Dublin
Country:
Ireland

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