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St Joseph's, Terenure

TerenureDescribed variously as Gothic Revival and as an asymmetric Romanesque building; an 1898 contemporary account called the

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§What is known
Built
1904 · William Henry Byrne and Son (William Geraty Clayton, original designer)
Style
Described variously as Gothic Revival and as an asymmetric Romanesque building; an 1898 contemporary account called the
Dedication
St Joseph's

Mass times

Sunday
10:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
Tuesday
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)
§Where
Address
Terenure, Dublin 6
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§Notes

Fragments gathered while researching this church: stories, curiosities, people and dates.

Gold tiles above the entrance

Gold tiles form the backdrop to tympanum carvings of Mary, Joseph and Jesus above the entrance. A local history article notes their origin is uncertain, suggesting they may possibly be a later addition rather than part of the original 1897 to 1905 construction, though this is not documented.

Timeline

  • 1894
    Parish of Terenure constituted The parish was constituted in 1894 from Rathfarnham.
  • 1897
    Construction begins Construction of the church began in 1897, with design credited to William Geraty Clayton working under the practice of William Henry Byrne.
  • 1904
    Church opens The church opened in 1904, though the originally planned spire was never completed.
  • 1920
    Harry Clarke stained glass windows installed Windows by Harry Clarke depicting the Crucifixion, the Annunciation, and the Coronation of the Virgin in Glory were installed in the 1920s.
  • 1952
    Church extended A 1952 extension left the altar in the centre of the long nave, with two main entrance fronts.

People

  • William Geraty Clayton Original designer of the church — Credited as the original designer of the church, working under the practice of William Henry Byrne.
  • William Henry Byrne Architectural practice credited with the design — The firm William Henry Byrne and Son is credited alongside William Geraty Clayton with the church's design.
  • Harry Clarke (1889 to 1931) Stained glass artist — Created stained glass windows for the church in the 1920s depicting the Crucifixion, the Annunciation, and the Coronation of the Virgin in Glory.