Photographic history of the original gates to Joeys

1853 Watercolour of Gates to Marino by Edward McFarland. The gates were moved up to Griffith Avenue around late 1910s / early 1920s.

 Click here to view an Irish Times article about the early history of the Marino Estate and the Earls of Charlemont.

Dragon Gates Pre 1888 at entrance to Charlemont Estate, where Joeys is today:

1910's Original Dragon Gates at School. Photo provided by Marino Institute of Education/Christian Brothers

The gates are now located at main entrance to both Marino Institute of Education (associated to Trinity College) and Christian Brothers Province Centre on Griffith Avenue.

These gates were originally located at the entrance to Lord Charlemont’s Estate, where Joeys is today and became the main entrance to the school until they were re-located to their present site early in the 20th century.

Lord Charlemont's Motto "Deo Duce Ferro Comitante" is engraved in 2 parts over the smaller gates. Deo Duce was adopted as motto for St. Joseph's and Ferro Comitante by St. Vincent's GAA Club.