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An award wining architectural practice based in Cork City established in 1940 by Frank Murphy FRI

Frank Murphy and Partners are an award wining architectural practice based in Cork City established in 1940 by by Frank Murphy FRIAI RIBA father of the current managing partner Peter Murphy FRAI. The firm moved to its current location in the old Granary Building on Rutland Street, Cork which they purchased in 1994. Since its establishment 70 years ago the practice has undergone significant change with each new generation of partners and design staff. The guiding principles on which it was founded remain the same: Innovation, Sustainability and good design standards, today these are the core values which continue to shape the practice. Our track record for delivering buildings of the highest architectural excellence, combining innovative design, craft, and environmental responsibility, has been the key to our continuing success. We pride ourselves on team work and keeping close contact with our clients. With the wealth of experience behind us from local, national and international projects we can provide our clients with the best possible solutions. We understand their requirements from an early stage; this ensures that the process of the design and the delivery of information are carried out accurately and on time. The practice has considerable experience in a wide range of building types and has a reputation for maintaining a high standard design and finish while continually pushing the boundaries of architecture. Working closely with our clients, we seek to provide cost effective, appropriate and sustainable design to suit their needs. Ideas and proposals are presented by our experienced staff in a clear and understandable way. The professional and friendly team ensures working with us will be a rewarding, enjoyable and interesting experience

The practice has a commitment to excellence in all aspects of architectural design. Frank Murphy and Partners strive to offer good quality design to help individual clients attain their objectives.

04/11/2026

The Honan Chapel’s remarkable architectural heritage and restoration have been recognised in the papers over the years, along with its shortlisting for the RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration 2020–2022.

A 2022 feature in The Irish Times explored how the restoration revealed the mastery of Irish modernist craftsmanship, highlighting the architectural significance of this exceptional building. More recently, an article on Isabella Honan reflects on the legacy of one of Cork’s most generous philanthropists and the vision behind the chapel’s creation.

Read more in The Irish Times:

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/honan-chapel-restoration-reveals-irish-modernist-mastery-1.4821628

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irish-diary/2026/11/01/low-profile-brendan-mcnamara-on-the-life-and-work-of-isabella-honan-one-of-corks-most-generous-philanthropists/

23/10/2026

We’re delighted to share that the Honan Chapel has been shortlisted for the RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration 2020–2022.
This recognition celebrates the care, craftsmanship and collaborative effort involved in the conservation and restoration of this remarkable building.
A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to the project and helped safeguard the chapel’s architectural heritage for future generations.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted practices and thank you to the RIAI and the Jury for this recognition.

15/10/2026

This is a bit of a departure from usual posts, but this does have a design and build element of interest.
“Tally Ho” is an old Gaff Rigged timber yacht built in 1910. It was the winner of the famous Fastnet Race in 1927.
Tally Ho had a very eventful life, having different owners cruising in the Atlantic and Pacific and becoming a work boat for a time in the Pacific.
She became semi abandoned and was purchased by the Albert Strange Foundation who were determined to find an owner who would take Tally Ho and restore her. Some time around 2017, Leo Sampson Goolden, who was a boat builder reputedly offered $1 for the boat on the understanding that he would fully restore her.
She was located on the US coast and Leo set out to fully restore the boat, which he did over a period of approximately 6 years. He financed the work by creating a hugely popular YouTube channel.
Her first big trip was to sail from the US to Baltimore, symbolically rounding the fastnet on the way. Local boats and onlookers gave Tally Ho a big welcome to Baltimore!
See links to the YouTube video on her arrival in Baltimore in early August and another video giving a timelapse of her construction.

https://youtu.be/Fmbs73PoxNM?si=_ke-bmh1knTbMJ2p
https://youtu.be/dLjNRI2KtbY?si=CXkPFOek_rkErg_C

- Peter.

07/10/2026

🏛️ UCC Cooperage – Roof Repairs

The UCC Cooperage building is situated within the former Irish Distillers site at North Mall, Cork. Built circa 1900, it formed part of the original Wise’s Distillery. 🏭

Its distillery use ended when UCC and the Mercy Hospital purchased the entire distillery site in 2004. UCC subsequently converted the Cooperage building for use by the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. 🎓🔬

The Cooperage consists of four traditional “A” frame roofs and three valleys, which had reached the end of their service life. While the primary old-pine trusses were found to be in sound condition, a quantity of secondary timbers and the external slated roof covering were beyond repair. 🪵🏠

The condition of the existing slating was poor and was replaced with natural slates, while the valley gutters were renewed and the original iron rainwater goods were carefully restored. 🔨🧱

A particularly interesting feature uncovered during the restoration was the presence of a horsehair layer between the roof battens and the tongue-and-groove (T&G) boarding. 🐴 The material required testing due to the potential historic association with anthrax spores. Fortunately, testing confirmed that the material was negative for anthrax, allowing the conservation works to proceed safely. 🧪✅

The project successfully retained the character and historic fabric of this important former distillery building while renewing the roof structure and coverings for its continued use by UCC. 🏛️🔧

- Peter.

06/10/2026

🏛️⌛ Time Is Running Out — BHIS 2027 Applications Close Soon!

Applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 can be submitted through the Cork City Council Conservation Grants Portal.

📅 Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026

If you’re planning conservation or restoration works to a historic building, now is the time to apply.

09/09/2026

🍂🎉 What a fantastic Autumnfest! 🎪🎨

Last Sunday, we celebrated our 7th Annual Autumnfest on Douglas Street, organised by the Douglas St. Business Association. Once again, it was a huge success! 🥳

Despite a little bit of rain 🌦️, we welcomed the same fantastic number of visitors who came along to enjoy food stalls, circus acts, children’s games, face painting, storytelling, music and, of course, the simple joy of meeting friends and neighbours on Douglas Street completely free of cars! 🚗❌🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, took part, supported the event and helped make it such a wonderful celebration of our community. 🌟🍁

- Peter.

07/09/2026

Successful Infill Projects – Example 3: Rural Cottage, West Cork 🏡🌿

Restored by a retired architect, this wonderful rural cottage is a great example of what can be achieved through thoughtful conservation and sensitive restoration. ✨
We were involved as conservation architects. Our countryside is rich with examples of old cottages of this style and this is a wonderful example of what can be done.

- Peter.

02/09/2026

🏘️ Successful Infill Projects – Example 2: Old Blackrock Road

📍 Just beyond the South Infirmary.

We were not involved in this project, but we congratulate the designers who have set a standard for this terrace which, hopefully, others will follow. 👏

Thoughtful infill can make a positive contribution to our existing streetscapes while respecting the character of the surrounding buildings. 🏡✨

- Peter.

01/09/2026

Successful Infill Projects – Example 1
33, 34 Grand Parade, Cork City
From time to time, we see infill projects that set a positive example for others to follow.
We were involved in the restoration of these two commercial properties, completed approximately four years ago, helping to enhance the existing streetscape. 🏛️✨
- Peter.

18/08/2026

We are delighted to receive planning consent for this new house in Baltimore, West Cork.

The design and choice of materials provide a contemporary look while reflecting elements of the traditional cottage vernacular, all on a very special site that offers unparalleled views of the bay and surrounding islands.

- Chris.

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