CLONTARF AND SCOTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
History
1861: The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland initiates a mission to establish a church in Dublin for its expatriates.
1888: The Ormond Quay and Scots Church merges with the Clontarf congregation. Construction begins on a new church designed by architect Thomas Drew.
1890: The new church on Howth Road is completed and opened.
2003: The Ormond Quay and Scots Church votes to merge with the Clontarf Presbyterian Church, forming the Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church as it's known today.
Why is it so named?
The name reflects the union of two congregations:
Clontarf: Refers to its location in the Clontarf area of Dublin.
Scots: Signifies its historical connection to the Scots Church, which itself was founded by Scottish Presbyterians in Dublin.
Location
The church is situated on Howth Road in Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Current Status
The Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church remains an active Presbyterian congregation.
It offers various services, including Sunday worship, Bible studies, and community events.
1861: The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland initiates a mission to establish a church in Dublin for its expatriates.
1888: The Ormond Quay and Scots Church merges with the Clontarf congregation. Construction begins on a new church designed by architect Thomas Drew.
1890: The new church on Howth Road is completed and opened.
2003: The Ormond Quay and Scots Church votes to merge with the Clontarf Presbyterian Church, forming the Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church as it's known today.
Why is it so named?
The name reflects the union of two congregations:
Clontarf: Refers to its location in the Clontarf area of Dublin.
Scots: Signifies its historical connection to the Scots Church, which itself was founded by Scottish Presbyterians in Dublin.
Location
The church is situated on Howth Road in Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Current Status
The Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church remains an active Presbyterian congregation.
It offers various services, including Sunday worship, Bible studies, and community events.
CLONTARF AND SCOTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH