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National Irish Bank

Architect: David Bryce
Interior Access


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Built for Standard Life Assurance, the National Irish branch on O'Connell Street has a striking pediment sculpted by Sir John Steele. The fluted Corinthian columns which uphold the pediment create a strong rhythm of light and shade over the stone façade. Pity about the façade at street level.