Building Ireland — Season 1, Episode 2: The Banking Halls of Dublin
Documentary • 25 min • 3 seasons, 18 episodes
Episode synopsis
Architect Orla Murphy investigates the 19th century banking halls of Dame Street and the impact of personalities and politics on the architecture of the booming finance houses. Engineer Tim Joyce discovers how banking led to the innovative development of the docks and Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the role of bridges in planning the city.
About Building Ireland
A team of expert presenters in engineering, architecture and geography explore some of the finest example of Ireland’s building and engineering heritage.