Christ Church, Drinagh Explained
| Christ Church |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Denomination: | Church of Ireland |
Christ Church is a small Gothic Revival Anglican church located in Drinagh, County Cork, Ireland. It was completed in 1895 or 1896. It is dedicated to Jesus Christ. It is part of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.
History
Christ Church is built in the site of an earlier church completed in 1819, the stone of which was used in the creation of the current church. The building was funded by a loan from the Board of First Fruits. It was consecrated on 28 May 1897.[1]
Architecture
The church was designed by William Henry Hill.
References
Sources
- Book: Keohane, Frank. The Buildings of Ireland: Cork City and County. Yale University Press. 2020. 978 0 300 22487 0. New Haven and London.
- Book: St Leger, Dr. Alicia. The Church of Ireland: An illustrated history. Booklink. 2013. 978 1 906886 56 1. McAuley. Alicia. Dublin. 366. The Province of Dublin: Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Costecalde. Dr. Claude. Walker. Prof. Brian.
Notes and References
- Web site: CO. CORK, DRINAGH (DUNMANWAY), CHRIST CHURCH (CI) Dictionary of Irish Architects -. 2021-11-01. www.dia.ie.
