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Sir Thomas Manly Deane designed the National Library of Ireland, alongside his Father, Thomas Newenham Deane

Legacy

Thomas Manly Deane was a famous Irish architect. After he passed away on the 3 February 1933, he left behind him a grieving family, a family estate and multiple famous landmarks that he had designed. He designed many famous buildings that to this day are still standing and being used. Many of which are famous iconic buildings in their respective towns or cities. After he passed away, he left an estate worth £4,647 to his wife and daughter. In today's terms his estate would be valued at over £300,000. His work left an impression on people so much so that he was even knighted by King George V after the grand opening of Royal College of Science for Ireland in Dublin which he designed and are now known as the Government buildings in Ireland. After his death one of his colleagues called him a “brilliant draftsman” and that he was someone that has his “interests being wholly centered on artistic matters”. Deane left behind him multiple sketchbooks and drawings from trips he had taken abroad. Some were from his trip to Italy whilst his diary from when he was in Spain and France were also left behind. These are all on display in National Gallery of Ireland. There are also hundreds of photos of buildings and designs in the same place. Deane actually designed the National Gallery of Ireland but he also designed many other famous buildings such as the Government Buildings on Merrion street in Dublin, The former Wicklow Townhall and the war memorial reading room in Trinity College Dublin. Sir Thomas Manly Deane left a wide legacy behind him after he passed. He left a strong and positive impression on people and is held to the highest honour by his colleagues. He also left his mark all over Ireland in the form of buildings that he designed and sketches he had in his many notebooks that are now on display for everyone to see.