1932 – City Gates Eucharistic Congress, Merrion Road, Dublin
Ceremonial gates to welcome the Papal Legate to the City of Dublin for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri was formally welcomed here by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
1932 Eucharistic Congress
The 31st International Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin 22–26 June 1932. It was selected to host the congress as 1932 was seen as the 1500th anniversary of Saint Patrick’s arrival. The chosen theme was “The Propagation of the Sainted Eucharist by Irish Missionaries.”
1932 – Eucharistic Congress Archway, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: John J. Robinson
The Parkgate entrance to the Phoenix Park was remodelled for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. The original central piers of the gates were removed and a temporary structure erected as a triumphal archway for the faithful to walk through.
1932 – Eucharistic Congress, O’Connell Bridge, Dublin
This temporary altar was constructed for the final blessing of the 1932 Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Earlier in the day, there had been a Solemn Pontifical High Mass at 1 p.m.
1932 – Eucharistic Congress, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: John J. Robinson
The 31st International Eucharistic Congress, held in Dublin 22–26 June 1932, was one of the largest eucharistic congresses of the 20th century.
1932 – Pissoir, Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin
One the French style pissoirs imported prior to the 1932 Dublin Eucharistic Congress as part of a ‘clean up Dublin’ campaign.
1932 – Round Tower, College Green, Dublin
The Roman Catholic equivalent of the Royal Archways constructed in the previous century. This wood and canvas Round Tower, 45 feet high,
