Whitechurch - Rathfarnham Co Dublin - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

In 1823, Whitechurch National School was established in the grounds of the present church. In 1827, a new church (the present church), officially titled 'New Whitechurch', was consecrated, blessed and opened for public worship by Archbishop William Magee, Archbishop of Dublin. The church's architect was John Semple, the architect of several Dublin churches and also of the Round Room in the Mansion House, for the official visit of King George 4th to Ireland in 1824. The most notable features of Whitechurch - its slender graceful spire, the tall, thin lancet windows and very large internal thrust arches - are typical of Semple's work.

In succeeding years, a gallery (1834), a funeral door and chancel (1868) and a Vestry Room (1876) were added to the church.

In 1952 and in 1968, the parish undertook major repairs and extensive restoration works to the church.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/05/1827 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of Ireland If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 2:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM Street address of Church: Whitechurch Road Dublin, Co Dublin Ireland D16 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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