Example of 1950s Irish church construction
The heritage record describes the building as demonstrating architectural theory and construction methods typical of 1950s Ireland, combining a conventional layout with contemporary materials.
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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Walkinstown
This church is still ahead. Its chapter will be written when its visit comes.
§What is known
- Built
- 1954 · No architect is named in the sources consulted.
- Style
- Mid twentieth century Roman Catholic church, traditional cruciform plan, red brick with granite plinth and dressings
- Dedication
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass times
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:00 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
- Friday
- 10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
- Holy Days
- 10:00 AM (Holy Day Mass) · 7:00 PM (Holy Day Mass)
No photographs yet — the essay appears only after the visit.
§Notes
Fragments gathered while researching this church: stories, curiosities, people and dates.
Timeline
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1954
Church built The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage dates construction of the current church building to 1954.
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1964
Parish constituted The parish of Walkinstown was constituted in March 1964, formed from the parish of Crumlin.
Also known as: Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary