John Semple (architect)

John Semple (1801–1882) was an Irish Architect who worked for the Board of First Fruits and designed such churches as Monkstown Church, Dublin and St. Marys Chapel of Ease, Dublin. He is noted for being ahead of his time in his style of architecture.

John Semple
Born	1801
Died	1882
Nationality	Irish
Occupation	Architect
Known for	building many Church of Ireland churches

He was the eldest son of John Semple (1763–1840) and grandson of John Semple (d 1784) as well as the grand-nephew of George Semple.^[1]

His father worked for the Board of First Fruits and it is believed that he received his training from his father and in 1823-4 was taken into partnership with his father to the board.^[2][3]

Selection of Works

• St. Mary's Church, Donnybrook (1827)
• St. Maelruain's Church, Tallaght (1829)
• Monkstown Church, Dublin (1830)
• St. Marys Chapel of Ease, Dublin (1830)
• Seaview Terrace Donnybrook
• Selskar Abbey, Wexford