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Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Caherciveen

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DANIEL O’CONNELL
MEMORIAL CHURCH,
(Protected Structure)
Caherciveen, Co. Kerry		 Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church is an example of Irish Gothic
revival architecture designed by George Ashlin. It was
constructed of mass concrete with a fine granite facade between
1886 and 1892.

Phase 1 of this project involved the erection of a specially
designed tube and fitting scaffolding which surrounded the entire
building. Once the 10 lifts of scaffolding were erected the
restoration work could begin.

The external of the church was to be rejuvenated which
commenced with the repair and replacement of damaged
stonework. The parapets were all removed, drilled and pinned
and replaced back to their original position. The cleaning and
pointing could then commence. The cleaning and pointing works
have given the church a new lease of life and praise has been
widespread for the works carried out.

The roofs were stripped back and re-slated using the salvaged
slates and additional reclaimed slates. Replacing all the old lead
roof gutters and valleys and refurbishing the stained and leaded
glass windows.

Phase 2 will involve the refurbishment of the interior church.
Client Rev. Canon William Crean,
The Presbutery,
Daniel O’Connell Church,
Caherciveen,
Co Kerry.
Engineer Eamon Hedderman Architects,
Holly Park Studio,
Newtownpark Avenue,
Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Value €3.5m
Programme 12 Months
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