COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

QUESTION NO. 10

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on the following from the perspective of conservation and recording of heritage of the bridge at Lucan and the Coade Stone which is referred to in Mrs Coades Stone by Alison Kelly 1990 On page 438 as follows: "In Coade Stone on bridge and gate pier by James Wyath c1795. The memorial to Patrick Sarsfield, though the same design as those in Coade Stone at Stanmer House Sussex Mount Edione".

REPLY:

The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) was completed for South Dublin County in 2002 which provides a record and evaluation of buildings and structures throughout the County.  The main buildings and features are all included on the Record of Protected Structures.  Link to those recorded in Lucan Buildings Search - Buildings of Ireland

It is not completely clear from the question which specific bridge, however the search from the NIAH has indicated that Vesey Bridge, Main Street is included on the NIAH and refers to a collection of Coade stone plaques and panels to northern side, facing Lucan demesne. There are no conservation or repairs identified or planned to Vesey Bridge.  However, if there are specific concerns in relation to this Protected Structure or any other Protected Structures the Councils Architectural Conservation Officer can be contacted in order that specific advice can be provided.