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A glorious extravaganza : the history of Monkstown Parish Church / Étain Murphy.

By: Publisher: Bray : Wordwell, 2003Description: xxiv, 424 pp. : ill. (col.), maps ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9781869857639 : (hbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 726.5 23
Contents:
What they have said about Monkstown Church -- Part 1: Early history of Monkstown -- Part 2: History of the present church -- Part 3: Parish business -- Part 4: 'Those who have gone before'.
Summary: Love it or loathe it - the unique building of Monkstown Parish Church, dominating this small village in south Co. Dublin, was completed in 1831 by John Semple and Son, after years of changing sites, plans and personalities. The fascinating story of this well-known landmark is revealed in this new history, meticulously researched from the original sources. As well as a detailed guide to the church, its architecture, stained glass and organs, this is an account of its people, both saints and sinners, many of whom have left a remarkable legacy behind, extending far beyond Monkstown. -- From the dust-jacket.
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Loanable Book Library Irish Collection 726.5 MUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 000437420

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What they have said about Monkstown Church -- Part 1: Early history of Monkstown -- Part 2: History of the present church -- Part 3: Parish business -- Part 4: 'Those who have gone before'.

Love it or loathe it - the unique building of Monkstown Parish Church, dominating this small village in south Co. Dublin, was completed in 1831 by John Semple and Son, after years of changing sites, plans and personalities. The fascinating story of this well-known landmark is revealed in this new history, meticulously researched from the original sources. As well as a detailed guide to the church, its architecture, stained glass and organs, this is an account of its people, both saints and sinners, many of whom have left a remarkable legacy behind, extending far beyond Monkstown.

-- From the dust-jacket.

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