The Custom House

The Custom House
Teach an Chustaim
Southern façade of the Custom House
Southern façade of the Custom House
The Custom House is in central Dublin
The Custom House is in central Dublin
Location in central Dublin
General information
TypeCustom house, local government offices
Architectural stylePalladian, Neoclassical
LocationDublin
Coordinates53°20′55″N 6°15′11″W / 53.3485°N 6.2531°W / 53.3485; -6.2531
Construction started1781
Completed1791
Cost£200,000 pounds sterling
OwnerGovernment of Ireland
AffiliationHeadquarters of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Technical details
MaterialPortland stone, later replacement Ardbraccan limestone was used
Design and construction
Architect(s)James Gandon

The Custom House (Irish: Teach an Chustaim) is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is located on the north bank of the River Liffey, on Custom House Quay between Butt Bridge and Talbot Memorial Bridge.[1]

  1. ^ Craig, Maurice (1969). Dublin 1660-1860. Dublin: Allen Figgis. pp. 248–258.