In an era of great expansion in catholic church-building, Ashlin became a leading ecclesiastical architect, designing, altering, and completing at least sixty churches and cathedrals throughout the country, as well as schools and convents. — Helen Andrews
Although described [in the Journal of the Royal Institute of Irish Architects (1922)] as being "of a quiet and retiring disposition… with a certain inherent shyness," Ashlin played an active role in the affairs of the architectural profession in Ireland [and] represented Irish architects on the RIBA's committee on registration... — "Ashlin, George Coppinger"
Biographical Material
Works
- St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh (with E.W. Pugin)
- St John the Baptist and St Augustine Church, Dublin (with E.W. Pugin)
Related Material
Bibliography
Andrews, Helen. Ashlin, George Coppinger. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Web. 16 June 2026.
"Ashlin, George Coppinger." Dictionary of Irish Architects. Web. 16 June 2026.
"Death of Mr George C. Ashlin, RHA." Irish Builder. Vol. 63 (1921): 841. Google Books (unfortunately, only snippet view). Web. 14 June 2026.
Dunne, M. The Early Career of George Coppinger Ashlin (1859-1869): Gothic Revival Architect. Thesis submitted to the University of Dublin for the Degree of Master of Letters, 2001.
"G.C. Ashlin, RHA. Architect of Queenstown Cathedral." The Building News Vol. 58 (January-June 1890): following p. 332 (portrait source). Web. 14 June 2026.
"New Crosshaven Church." Irish Builder. Vol. XI (1869): 205. Hathi Trust, from a copy in the library of the University of Illinois — Urbana-Champaign. Web. 14 June 2026.
O'Dwyer, F. "A Victorian Partnership - The Architecture of Pugin & Ashlin." 150 Years of Architecture in Ireland. Edited by J. Graby. Dublin: RIAI & Eblana Editions, 1989.
The Tablet. Vol 33 (30 November 1868): 763.
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