Athy Co-op Foundry played a key role in The Golden Bandstand, a public sculpture by Garrett Phelan located at the TU Dublin campus in Grangegorman, Dublin. The project required the production of large decorative metal panels forming the sides of the bandstand structure. Detailed mould prepared at Athy Co-op Foundry showing the intricate design elements … Read more
Athy Foundry produced this set of traditional lanterns for Seafield House, a privately owned historic mansion near Dublin. Originally built in the 1730s, Seafield House is an example of early Georgian architecture and has been carefully maintained and refurbished over the years. Projects involving historic buildings often require new components to match the character and … Read more
We completed the casting of replacement brackets and structural components for the restoration of the historic railway station canopy in Cobh, Co. Cork. The project involved producing cast iron brackets to replace original elements that were missing or beyond repair, ensuring the architectural integrity of the station was maintained. Cobh Railway Station is one of … Read more
We were commissioned to assist with the restoration of bronze plaques at Cleary’s, Dublin, one of the capital’s most recognisable retail landmarks. The plaques, which form part of the building’s historic façade, required careful restoration to preserve their original character while ensuring structural integrity and longevity. Given the heritage context of the building, all work … Read more
Patterns and castings were supplied by Athy Co-op Foundry for the restoration of this 18th century windmill at Blennerville, Co. Kerry. The patterns are on display inside the windmill. Blennerville Windmill was built about 1800 by Sir Rowland Blennerhassett, an English settler, after whom Blennerville vilage is named. The mill was a thriving concern with … Read more
Athy Co-op Foundry supplied the patterns and castings for the restoration of the telescope at Birr Castle, Offaly. The Leviathan of Parsonstown was a 72-inch telescope and the largest telescope in the world from 1847 until the construction of the 100-inch Hooker Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory in 1917. The telescope was built by William … Read more
Guttering, down-pipes and all bracketry supplied for the restoration of Christ Church Cathedral by Athy Co-op Foundry. The cathedral was begun in 1038 by King Sitric Silkenbeard, the Danish Viking King of Dublin, for the first Bishop of Dublin, Donat or Donagh (the Diocese of Dublin was at that time a small island surrounded by … Read more