Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny explained

St. John's Church
Fullname:Church of Saint John the Evangelist
Location:County Kilkenny
Country:Ireland
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Former Name:O'Loughlin Memorial Church
Founder:O'Loughlin Family
Diocese:Diocese of Ossory

The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival 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

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).

Architecture

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Catholic Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Dublin Road, GARDENS (ST. JOHN'S PAR.), Kilkenny, KILKENNY . Buildings of Ireland . 20 August 2024.