List of tallest buildings and structures in Dublin
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This list ranks the tallest externally complete buildings and structures in County Dublin, Ireland which stand over 50m tall.
As of December 2023[update], there are 6 structures over 80 m (260 ft) tall and 11 buildings over 50 m (164 ft) tall. Dublin's tallest structure is Poolbeg power station chimney 2 which is 207.8 m (682 ft) tall while Dublin's tallest building is Capital Dock which is 79 m (259 ft) tall.
List of tallest habitable buildings in Dublin
[edit]This list ranks habitable buildings in Dublin that stand more than 50 m (164 ft) tall, based on height by highest architectural feature.
Rank | Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floors | Year Built | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Capital Dock | Mixed use | ![]() |
79 | 259 | 22 | 2018 | [1][2] |
2 | The Exo Building | Office | ![]() |
73 | 226 | 17 | 2022 | [3] |
3 | Google Docks | Office | ![]() |
67 | 220 | 15 | 2010 | [5][6] |
4 | Millennium Tower | Residential | ![]() |
63 | 207 | 16 | 1998 | [7] |
5 | Liberty Hall | Office | ![]() |
59.4 | 195 | 17 | 1965 | [10] |
6 | One George's Quay Plaza | Office | ![]() |
59 | 194 | 13 | 2002 | [13] |
7 | Sandyford Central, Block D | Residential | ![]() |
57 | 187 | 17 | 2023 | [15][16] |
8 | Boland's Quay 1 | Mixed Use | ![]() |
54 | 177 | 13 | Under Construction | [17] |
9 | East Wharf | Mixed Use | ![]() |
52.7 | 173 | 15 | Under Construction | [19] |
10 | Metro Hotel, Ballymun | Hotel | ![]() |
52.1 | 171 | 15 | 2005 | [21][22][23] |
11 | Alto Vetro | Residential | ![]() |
51 | 167 | 16 | 2008 | [24] |
List of tallest churches in Dublin
[edit]Rank | Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Year of construction | Notes |
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1 | John's Lane Church | Church | ![]() |
70.4 | 230 | 1895 | [27] |
2 | St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin | Church | 66.4 | 218 | 1254 (spire dates to 1749) | [28] | |
3 | St. George's Church, Dublin | Church | ![]() |
61 | 200 | 1802 | [29] |
4 | Abbey Presbyterian Church, Dublin | Church | ![]() |
54.9 | 180 | 1864 | [30] |
List of tallest structures in Dublin
[edit]Rank | Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Year Built | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Poolbeg Generating Station, Chimney 2 | Chimney | ![]() |
207.8 | 682 and 681 | 1978
and 1970 |
[31][32] |
2 | Poolbeg Generating Station, Chimney 1 | Chimney | ![]() |
207.48 | 681 | 1970 | [31][32] |
3 | Three Rock transmitter | Guyed Mast | ![]() |
152.4 | 500 | 2002 | [33][34][a] |
4 | Spire of Dublin | Monument | ![]() |
120 | 394 | 2002 | [35] |
5 | Donnybrook transmitter | Lattice Tower radio transmitter | ![]() |
109.7 | 360 | [37] | |
6 | Dublin Airport air traffic control tower | Air traffic control tower | ![]() |
87.7 | 288 | 2020 | [39]
The Republic of Ireland's tallest occupied structure |
List of proposed buildings
[edit]Name | Height (m) | Floors | Status | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Waterfront Tower 1 | 167 | 45 | Application submitted | [40] |
26 Parkgate Street | 98.4 | 30 | Planning permission granted | [41] |
Tara House (Aqua Vetro) | 88 | 22 | Planning permission granted | [42] |
1/2 Grand Canal Quay | 62.2[citation needed] | 15 | Under construction (as of 2023)[43] | |
College Square | 82.1 | 21[44] | Under construction (as of 2023)[45] | [44] |
List of unbuilt buildings
[edit]Name | Height (m) | Floors above ground | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Ballsbridge Tower (2007) | 123 | 37 | [46] |
Southbank Tower | 120 | 30 | [47][48] |
The Watchtower | 120 | 35 | Construction had commenced at the time of cessation of the project. The site was later used for The Exo Building.[49][50][51] |
Heuston Gate | 117 | 32[52] | Proposed by the Office of Public Works in 2001, as part of an urban renewal project at Military Road near Heuston Station,[53][54] the project had been cancelled by 2008.[55] |
Tara towers Hotel | 100 | 25 | [56][57] |
Sir Rogerson's quay | 96 | 26 | [58][59] |
Donnybrook Tower | 88 | 26 | [60][61] |
U2 Tower | 78 | 25 | Construction had commenced at the time of cessation of the project. The site was later used for Capital Dock.[62][63] |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ The second reference states total height above sea level subtracting the mountain's height gives approximately the same height as first source
References
[edit]- ^ "Huge new office development set for Dublin's Docklands". thejournal.ie. The Journal. 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Capital Dock to set new benchmark with two-bed units renting at €3,300 a month". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 20 November 2018.
Capital Dock is Ireland's tallest residential building at 22 storeys
- ^ "The EXO Building, Dublin | 1440286 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021.
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- ^ "Google snaps up Dublin's landmark Montevetro development". Independent News & Media. 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Google Docks, Dublin | 233153 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Millennium Tower, Dublin | 110908 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Great heights: 9 impressive shots of the tallest buildings in Ireland". TheJournal.ie. 20 February 2019./
- ^ a b c "Urban Development and building heights guidelines" (PDF). Republic of Ireland Government. 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Liberty Hall, Dublin | 110909 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Liberty Hall - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com.
- ^ "Liberty Hall;AR TOUR". ar-tour.com.
- ^ "One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin | 110910 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Georges Quay Local Area (Plan Part 1) (PDF) (Report). Dublin City Council. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Citizen Portal Planning". planning.agileapplications.ie. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Apartment Highlights - The Hudson - Dublin Apartments to Rent". The Hudson. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Bolands Quay 1, Dublin | 1263179 | EMPORIS". Emporis.[dead link]
- ^ "Bolands Quay Specifications" (PDF). www.bolandsquay.com. Bolands Quay. note: drawings to scale a pdf meaning tool verifies height
- ^ "East Wharf". East Wharf - Hotel Opportunity. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "MKN Property Group seeks operator for landmark 15-storey hotel in Dublin's East Wall". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "€5.5m for hotel and apartments". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Planning application: Metro Hotel, Dublin Airport, Santry Cross, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9". Dublin City Council. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Santry Cross, Dublin | 233014 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Alto Vetro, Dublin | 233155 | EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Alto Vetro, Dublin;SKYSCRAPERCENTER". skyscrapercenter.com.
- ^ "Dublin looks to higher life;BISNOW". bisnow.com.
- ^ "Church of SS Augustine and John, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "St. George's Church, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Abbey Presbyterian church, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Poolbeg powerstation, Dublin;EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Meagher, John (15 July 2014). "Our twin towers once hated now loved". Irish Independent. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Three Rock TV Mast, Dublin;EMPORIS". Emporis.[dead link]
- ^ "Three Rock TV Mast, Dublin". ukfree.tv. UK Free TV. May 2004.
- ^ "The Spire, Dublin;EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Ian Ritchie Architects. "Spire of Dublin". www.ianritchiearchitects.co.uk.
- ^ "Donnybrook transmitter, Dublin;EMPORIS". Emporis.[dead link]
- ^ "RTE's mast could receive special status". www.herald.ie. The Herald.
- ^ "Dublin Airport Tower; ARUP". www.arup.com.
- ^ Quinlan, Ronald (21 January 2021). "Johnny Ronan in 'fast-track' bid to build Dublin's tallest tower". The Irish Times.
- ^ Quinlan, Ronald (18 June 2021). "Chartered Land submits plan for 30-storey tower in Dublin city centre". The Irish Times. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Cogley, Michael (17 April 2019). "Johnny Ronan gets the green light for landmark 22-storey Tara Street tower". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "2 Grand Canal Quay | National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office". nbco.localgov.ie. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ a b Daly, Gavin. "Marlet's Apollo House plans scaled up 21 storeys". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ McCormack, Chris (22 July 2023). "Dublin's disappearing venues: A promised 500-seat theatre is shrouded in mystery". Irish Times. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
College Square, is a mixed-use development owned by the property group Marlet [..] still under construction
- ^ "Dunne showcases his 37 storeys of towering ambition". Irish Independent. 31 August 2007.
- ^ "Southbank tower, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis.[dead link]
- ^ "30 storey glazed circular tower part of huge 230m office scheme planned for Ringsend". The Irish Times. 7 June 2000.
- ^ "The Watchtower, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Whatever happened to a 40 storey skyscraper at Dublin's Docks". TheJournal.ie. 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Green light for Ireland's tallest office block". The Irish Times. 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Heuston Gate, Dublin - Building #1333". skyscrapernews.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2005.
- ^ "Heuston Gate Redevelopment". pka.ie. Paul Keogh Architects. 2003.
- ^ Melia, Paul (4 February 2008). "Skyscrapers scaling new heights to beat council cut-off point". Irish Independent.
- ^ Cullen, Paul (16 June 2008). "OPW puts plans for Dublin skyscraper on hold". Irish Times.
- ^ "Tara Towers Hotel, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis.[dead link]
- ^ "Tara Towers Hotel to make way for 25 storey skyscraper". The Irish Times. 31 August 2006.
- ^ "Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Dunloe reaches for the sky with latest daring plan for city's tallest building". The Irish Times. 24 February 2000.
- ^ "Donnybrook Tower, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Permission refused for 26 storey residential tower in Donnybrook". The Irish Times. 3 March 2005.
- ^ "U2 Tower, Dublin; EMPORIS". Emporis. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Whatever happened to...U2's skyscraper in Dublin Docks". TheJournal.ie. 8 January 2017.