St. Andrew's Church, Andrew St., Dublin
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St. Andrew's Church is a former Church of Ireland
parish church in Andrew St., Dublin, Ireland
, which now houses the Central Tourist Office.
, but disappeared during Oliver Cromwell's reign in the mid-17th century. A new church was built in 1665 a little further away from the city walls, on an old bowling-green close the Thingmote, the old assembly-place of the Norse rulers of the city. Due to its shape, it was commonly known as the Round Church. Local landlords of the time, Lord Anglesey (after whom Anglesey street is named) and Sir John Temple (after whose family Temple Bar
is named) were churchwardens. The architect was William Dodson. The neighbouring houses were located in that part of the Dublin Corporation estate known as "The Whole Land of Tib and Tom".
The church was rebuilt in 1793, but burnt down in 1860, when the present building was constructed.
, was buried in St. Andrew's Church in June 1723.
Marmaduke Coghill
, member of Parliament for Dublin University, judge of the Prerogative Court and Chancellor of the Exchequer was buried in the family vault in this church in 1738.
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
parish church in Andrew St., Dublin, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, which now houses the Central Tourist Office.
The church
The original St. Andrew's church was located on present-day Dame StreetDame Street
Dame Street is a large thoroughfare in Dublin, Ireland. The street is the location of many banks such as AIB, Ulster Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland. It is close to Ireland's oldest university, Trinity College, Dublin, founded in 1592, the entrance to which is a popular meeting spot.During...
, but disappeared during Oliver Cromwell's reign in the mid-17th century. A new church was built in 1665 a little further away from the city walls, on an old bowling-green close the Thingmote, the old assembly-place of the Norse rulers of the city. Due to its shape, it was commonly known as the Round Church. Local landlords of the time, Lord Anglesey (after whom Anglesey street is named) and Sir John Temple (after whose family Temple Bar
Temple Bar, Dublin
Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. Unlike the areas surrounding it, Temple Bar has preserved its medieval street pattern, with many narrow cobbled streets. It is promoted as "Dublin's cultural quarter" and has a lively nightlife that is popular...
is named) were churchwardens. The architect was William Dodson. The neighbouring houses were located in that part of the Dublin Corporation estate known as "The Whole Land of Tib and Tom".
The church was rebuilt in 1793, but burnt down in 1860, when the present building was constructed.
The parish
The parish boundaries equated to those of the civil parish of St. Andrew. The population of this parish in 1901 was 3,058, in 1971 it was 300.Memorials
Vanessa, former pupil of Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was an Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer , poet and cleric who became Dean of St...
, was buried in St. Andrew's Church in June 1723.
Marmaduke Coghill
Marmaduke Coghill
Marmaduke Coghill was a member of Parliament for Dublin University, judge of the Prerogative Court and Chancellor of the Exchequer in Ireland.-Life:...
, member of Parliament for Dublin University, judge of the Prerogative Court and Chancellor of the Exchequer was buried in the family vault in this church in 1738.
The cemetery
- Alderman Thomas Pleasants, father of Thomas PleasantsThomas PleasantsThomas Pleasants was a notable merchant, property developer and philanthropist in Dublin, Ireland, after whom Pleasants Street in Dublin is named.-Life:...
the developer and philantropist, was buried in the church-yard of this church in 1729.