Kenure Church - Rush Co Dublin Ireland
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In 1866, the beautiful little Kenure Church, on the Skerries Road, was built and endowed by the Palmers. The building was designed by James Edward Rogers, (1838-1896)
Waymark Code: WM38WA
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Views: 74
built by Gilbert Cockburn and Son, at a cost of approximately £1200. The buildings is of cut limestone with bands of red sandstone, and is surmounted by a one arch bell turret, the arch of which is carried on marble shafts, as are the window arches. The porch is of Portland stone and red sandstone, finely moulded and carved.
Over the communion table is a beautiful stained glass window in memory of Mary Ellen Peel, nee Ellen Palmer, who was the daughter of Sir Roger Palmer, the 4th Baronet. She married Archie Peel, a nephew of the Prime Minister, but she died tragically, ten days after giving birth to her third child, in 1863. Her colourful and romantic life is described in Betty Askwith's introduction to "Crimean Courtship", in which Ellen's recently discovered diaries are published
There is also a circular stained glass window in the western gable of the chapel, which is unusual and exquisite. Even the roof slates of the building are set in a shaded pattern of diamonds and the building is in a peaceful setting surrounded by trees. In 1899, Archbishop Peacock of Dublin consecrated the burial ground around the church. On that occasion, Sir Roger Palmer read the lesson, and Lady Gertrude presided at the organ, and "conducted the psalmody of a hearty and efficient choir". The congregation and clergy afterwards dined in Kenure House.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/08/1866
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: 10:00 AM To: 12:00 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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Skerries Rd
Rush, Co Dublin Ireland
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Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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