The Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit commonly referred to as ” Dennehy’s Cross Church ” is in the western suburbs of Cork city at the junction of the Model Farm, Magazine and Wilton Roads. The church has parking facilities for 80 cars including 5 spaces for disabled parking. There is seating capacity for 1000 people.

The church is one of the Rosary Churches built by Dr. Cornelius Lucy and was officially opened on the 25th of September 1960. It is built as a neo-classical style Latin Cross, 193 feet long and 98 feet across , and is dominated by a dome with a large bronze lantern, topped by a cross.

"The coming of the Holy Spirit changed everything. Even though the disciples had met the Risen Jesus and even, had had breakfast with him, they were still traumatised by his Passion and Death. They withdrew from the wider social scene and sought security in their own little group of believers, coming in fear to the locked Upper Room. Then, it happened. The Holy Spirit descended upon them and they were changed utterly. Filled with courage, confidence, knowledge, joy, love and hope, they strode out into the wide world bringing news of the Risen Jesus."