Four Courts
The Four Courts (Irish: Na Ceithre Cúirteanna) is Ireland's most prominent courts building, located on Inns Quay in Dublin. The Four Courts is the principal seat of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court. Until 2010 the building also housed the Central Criminal Court; this is now located in the Criminal Courts of Justice building.
| The Four Courts | |
|---|---|
The Four Courts | |
Location within Central Dublin | |
| General information | |
| Type | Courthouse |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Inns Quay, Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.3459°N 6.2735°W |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Construction started | 1786 |
| Completed | 1802 |
| Client | Kingdom of Ireland |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Portland stone, granite, copper, cast iron, timber, steel, stucco, sandstone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Cooley (1776-84) James Gandon (1785-1802) Jacob Owen - Benchers' and Solicitors' building (1835-39) |
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