William Hague (architect) facts for kids
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William Hague Jr.
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St. Eunan's Cathedral
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| Born | 1836 Cavan
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| Died | 1899 |
| Nationality | British / Irish (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) |
| Other names | William Hague |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Prolific church architect |
William Hague Jr. (born 1836, died 1899) was a famous Irish architect. He designed many Roman Catholic churches in Ireland during the mid-to-late 1800s. He was especially active in the northern part of Ireland, called Ulster.
William Hague Jr. was known as a student and follower (a protégé) of another famous architect, A.W.N. Pugin. Pugin was a key figure in the Gothic Revival style. Hague's office was in Dublin, at 50 Dawson Street, Dublin.
He was born in County Cavan. His father, also named William Hague, was a builder. Hague Jr. designed many Roman Catholic churches in his home county. Many of these churches were built in the French Gothic style, which was a popular design at the time.
Hague passed away in 1899. This was the same year the Sacred Heart Church in Omagh was finished. This church was seen as a great example of his many church designs. It also showed his strong support for the Gothic Revival style. After his death, his business partner, T. F. McNamara, continued his work. Their firm was then known as Hague & McNamara.
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William Hague Jr.'s Amazing Buildings
William Hague Jr. designed many important buildings. Most of them were churches. He was very good at creating beautiful and grand religious buildings.
Churches Designed by Hague
- Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Strabane (1890–1895)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Omagh (1892–1899): This church was designed in the French Gothic style. It was built by the Colhoun Brothers of Derry.
- St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, County Donegal: This large church was finished by his partner, T. F. McNamara, after Hague's death.
- Ballyboy Catholic Church, County Cavan
- Butlersbridge Catholic Church, County Cavan
- Kingscourt Catholic Church, County Cavan
- St. Macartan's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Monaghan, County Monaghan: Hague designed only the tall spire of this cathedral (1882–1892).
- Swanlinbar Catholic Church, County Cavan
- St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Park Street, Monaghan, County Monaghan (1900)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Carrickroe, Emyvale, County Monaghan: Hague enlarged this church between 1885 and 1888.
- Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny (1903-1908)
- St. Brigid's Catholic Church, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan.
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Milltown, Co. Cavan
- Church of the Sacred Heart, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow.
- St Rynagh's Catholic Church, Banagher, Co Offaly.
Other Notable Buildings
William Hague Jr. also designed some non-church buildings.
- St Patrick's College, Cavan
- Archbishops Palace, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
- Sligo Townhall, Sligo, Co.Sligo
- Carlow Townhall, Carlow, Co. Carlow
- Presentation Convent, Wexford Town, County Wexford (Western Wing only, 1890)
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St. Eunan's Cathedral, a major work completed by Hague's partner.
