1899 – Church of The Assumption, Howth, Co. Dublin
Architect: W.H. Byrne
Positioned on a dominant site in the town, the Catholic Church of 1899 is incomplete. The original designs included a spire which in true Dublin style was never completed. Many churches in the city and county never received their intended spires. The church is sited on a triangular plot bounded by streets on all sides. To the rear is a semi-circular apse while the tower is offset to the front of the building. The tower has four fine gargoyles on the corners. The interior of the church is quite nondescript. A simple nave with two short transepts underneath a simple wooden roof. The stained glass is unremarkable.
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Clerkin, Paul (2010, January 28). *1899 – Church of The Assumption, Howth, Co. Dublin*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1899-church-of-the-assumption-howth-co-dublin/ (Updated 2026, February 18)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1899 – Church of The Assumption, Howth, Co. Dublin." *Archiseek.com*, 28 Jan. 2010, https://www.archiseek.com/1899-church-of-the-assumption-howth-co-dublin/. Updated 18 Feb. 2026.
Published January 28, 2010 | Last Updated February 18, 2026
