Trophy house was 'a labour of love' - Irish Architectural News

The Irish Times

The rights of conservationists should be weighed against the rights of owners of listed properties says Dermot Desmond. The beautifully restored front façade of Number 71 Merrion Square gives no indication of the planning battle being fought over the contentious work done inside over the past 18 months. This has included the replacement of original doors and architraves and the insertion of a tall, round-headed window in the three-storey return.

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