RATHFARNHAM WAR MEMORIAL HALL

24/07/2023

I photographed this on a beautiful sunny day almost a year ago when I spent a week in the Brighton Green area of Dublin.

Rathfarnham War Memorial Hall is a community center in Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland. It was built in 1923 as a memorial to those who served in World War I. The hall is located on Rathfarnham Road, next to Rathfarnham Parish Church.

The hall is a single-story building with a pitched roof. It is made of red brick with limestone detailing. The front facade features a portico with four Doric columns. The interior of the hall is divided into a main hall and a smaller room known as the Oak Room. The main hall is used for a variety of events, including concerts, dances, and community meetings. The Oak Room is used for more intimate events, such as weddings and christenings.

The hall is owned and operated by Rathfarnham Parish. It is available for rent to community groups and organisations. The hall is also used by the parish for a variety of activities, including Sunday school, youth groups, and adult education classes.

The hall is a valuable resource for the Rathfarnham community. It provides a space for people to gather and to celebrate important events. It is also a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served in World War I.

Here are some additional facts about Rathfarnham War Memorial Hall:

• The hall was designed by W. Sedgwick Keatinge, who also designed Rathfarnham Parish Church.
• The contractor for the hall was John A. Stringer, who built many of the nearby homes on Rathfarnham Road and Rathdown Park.
• The hall was dedicated and opened on January 21, 1923, by Archbishop Gregg.
• The Oak Room was added to the hall in 1949.
• The hall was renovated and extended in 2011.

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