OPW initiates restoration of Abbey Theatre's original facade stones

Published: Dec. 22, 2023, 3:10 p.m.

When much of the building of the original Abbey Theatre was destroyed in a fire in 1951, its facade stones were saved by city architect D\xe1ith\xed Hanly. Those historic stones, which have been sitting in a garden in Killiney for over 60 years, are now coming into the care of the OPW.

Sean was joined by Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Assistant Secretary General of the OPW...