MONKSTOWN VILLAGE SEPTEMBER 2024
The Knox Memorial Hall in Monkstown, Dublin, is a parochial hall serving the nearby parish church. It was commissioned by Mrs. Chaloner Knox in memory of her husband, Captain Edward Chaloner Knox, and her nephew, Lieutenant Colonel Eustace Chaloner Knox.
The hall was built in the early 1900s and designed by architect R.C. Millar of Millar & Symes. It features a distinctive Ruabon brick facade on the street side, a half-timbered gable above a bow window showcasing the Knox family coat of arms, and pebble-dashed side walls with red-painted timber windows.
While the hall was originally intended to be a home for soldiers, Mrs. Knox changed her plans after learning of her nephew’s philanthropic efforts in Canterbury. The hall now stands as a testament to the Knox family and serves the community of Monkstown.
Currently, the Knox Memorial Hall isn’t the primary Parish Center; that’s a separate building opened in 1995. However, the hall still likely plays a role in the community and may be used for various events or gatherings.