Bank of Ireland Group plc is a commercial bank operation in Ireland and one of the traditional Big Four Irish banks. Historically the premier banking organisation in Ireland, the bank occupies a unique position in Irish banking history. At the core of the modern-day group is the old Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland, the ancient institution established by royal charter in 1783.
The former House of Lords entrance to Parliament House on Westmoreland Street, Dublin
Former Headquarters on Lower Baggot Street until 2010
Current headquarters at 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 4
A UK£5 sterling note issued by Bank of Ireland in Northern Ireland
Parliament House in Dublin, Ireland, was home to the Parliament of Ireland, and since 1803 has housed the Bank of Ireland. It was the world's first purpose-built bicameral parliament house. It is located at College Green.
Drawing of the front of Parliament House with the dome, seen from street-level, in the 18th century
Architectural drawing of the front of Parliament House (by Peter Mazell based on the drawing by Rowland Omer, 1767)
Original plan of Parliament House before its extension work. The chamber of the House of Commons was in the centre underneath the dome, the chamber of the House of Lords to the right.
The House of Commons in session underneath the dome, in 1780 (by Francis Wheatley)