Four Courts

The Four Courts
The Four Courts
Four Courts is located in Central Dublin
Four Courts
Location within Central Dublin
General information
TypeCourthouse
Architectural style
Neoclassical
LocationInns Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°20′45″N 6°16′25″W / 53.3459°N 6.2735°W / 53.3459; -6.2735
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Construction started
1786
Completed
1802 (1802)
ClientKingdom of Ireland
Technical details
MaterialPortland stone, granite, copper, cast iron, timber, steel, stucco, sandstone
Design and construction
ArchitectsThomas Cooley (1776-84)
James Gandon (1785-1802)
Jacob Owen - Benchers' and Solicitors' building (1835-39)

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.