ST ELIZABETH'S OLD CHURCH
St. Elizabeth's Old Church and its surrounding graveyard in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, are profoundly significant, historically and communally. This site, the…
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH IN CABRA
The origins of Christ the King Catholic Church are intrinsically linked to a significant moment in Irish religious history: the International Eucharistic…
FRENCH PETERS
The term "French Peters" refers to the Huguenot community, who were French Protestant refugees seeking asylum in Ireland. Their presence, particularly the…
CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME BEECHWOOD AVENUE
The Church of the Holy Name is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Upper Beechwood Avenue in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
Dublin, despite being the capital city of Ireland, a predominantly Catholic country, is notable for having two Protestant Cathedrals, Christ Church Cathedral…
HOLY CROSS CHURCH DUNDRUM
Holy Cross Church in Dundrum, Dublin, stands as a testament to the evolving nature of community and faith. Originally constructed in 1878, replacing an earlier…
GLASNEVIN CEMETERY
Glasnevin Cemetery's transformation into a prominent visitor destination has been a gradual process, rather than a single, decisive moment. While it has always…
SARCOPHAGUS STYLED BURIAL PLOTS
A sarcophagus is generally a stone coffin, often ornately carved or inscribed. Historically, they were prominently used in ancient civilisations like Egypt,…
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DEANSGREEN CEMETERY
Deansgrange Cemetery, located in the suburban area of Deansgrange in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, County Dublin, Ireland, is a large Victorian-era cemetery that has…
BOOTERSTOWN CHURCH
A further intriguing detail is the high cross located outside the church. Erected around 1868, it was funded by a bequest from an unnamed female servant from…
BURIAL VAULTS
During a visit to Glasnevin a few years ago, I was granted a rare glimpse inside a family vault. The interior revealed multiple coffins, remarkably…
ST. NAHI'S CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD
St. Nahi's Church in Dundrum, Dublin, is a site of significant historical and cultural importance.
STATUE OF ST DOMINIC AT FRIAR'S BRIDGE IN KILKENNY
Saint Dominic, born Domingo de Guzmán in Caleruega, Spain, around 1170, was a pivotal figure in Christian history. From a young age, he displayed deep piety and…