1826 – Church of Ireland, Kilternan, Co. Dublin
Church building readily identifiable as the work of Semple with later interior decoration from the early twentieth century –
Church building readily identifiable as the work of Semple with later interior decoration from the early twentieth century –
In 1827, a new parish church, officially titled ‘New Whitechurch’, was consecrated, blessed and opened for public worship by the Archbishop of Dublin.
A new church, constructed in 1829, using the fabric of an earlier church, and re-using a medieval tower as a belfry.
Originally built in 1789, but re-modelled in 1830 by John Semple, the Church of Ireland in Monkstown is an extravagant piece of 19th century church architecture.
The foundation stone of St Mary’s was laid in 1827 and the church consecrated in April 1830.
Closed in 1962, and converted into offices, this was Sir John Betjeman’s favourite church in Dublin.
Originally designed by John Semple in 1825, only the western end with his trademark austerity survives.