[1] In March 1747, Dr. Steevens' Hospital agreed to provide a small amount of land fronting Bow Lane for the purposes of building St. Patrick's, however it was nearly three years afterwards before construction commenced, as the governors became involved in lengthy discussions over plans and architects.

[2] By 1753, the building (designed by George Semple) was completed, but the governors did not have the money to furnish it, to employ staff, or to maintain charity patients.

Swift", the poet anticipated his own death: He gave the little Wealth he had, To build a House for Fools and Mad: And shew'd by one satyric Touch, No Nation wanted it so much: That Kingdom he hath left his Debtor, I wish it soon may have a Better.

"[8] Richard Leeper, who was appointed Resident Medical Superintendent in 1899, introduced a series of important initiatives including providing work and leisure activities for the patients.

[9] Norman Moore, who was appointed Resident Medical Superintendent in 1946, introduced occupational therapy, including crafts and farm work to the patients.