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Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny

Coordinates: 52°39′15″N 7°14′46″W / 52.654234°N 7.246133°W / 52.654234; -7.246133
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St. John's Church
Church of Saint John the Evangelist
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52°39′15″N 7°14′46″W / 52.654234°N 7.246133°W / 52.654234; -7.246133
LocationCounty Kilkenny
CountryIreland
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Former name(s)O'Loughlin Memorial Church
Founded1903; 121 years ago (1903)
Founder(s)O'Loughlin Family
Architecture
Completed1908; 116 years ago (1908)
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Ossory

The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival[1] style church in Kilkenny, Ireland. The Church was designed by William Hague and built from 1903 to 1908[1] on the site of an earlier church located in the graveyard. The grounds contain trees and greenery.

History

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Interior of the church

It was built as the O'Loughlin Memorial Church by the O'Loughlin family of Sandford's Court. The site was donated by James Butler, the third Marquess of Ormonde. It was built to designs by William Hague (c.1840-99), under the supervision of William Henry Byrne (1866–1917).[1]

Architecture

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The lack of ornamentation to the summit indicates that the additional stage and spire projected by Byrne in association with William Hogan was never executed.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Catholic Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Dublin Road, GARDENS (ST. JOHN'S PAR.), Kilkenny, KILKENNY". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 20 August 2024.