St Saviour’s Church History

St Saviour’s is one of the finest modern churches built in Ireland by William, 5th Earl of Carysfort. William dedicated this church in memorial to his Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.

The Church is in the Early English Style and was completed in 1899. The building embodies many of the features to be found in the beautiful Huntingdonshire and Northamptonshire Churches. The architect involved in the building of the church was Sir Arthur Bloomfield, ARA.

The church consists of a nave, two side aisles and a chancel. It is 136 feet long and cost approximately £29,500 to build.

There is a fine peal of eight bells and the first peal was rung by the Bell-ringers of Loughborough Parish Church, England.

Some interesting features within the Church –

• The ceiling is supported by columns of green Irish marble.
• The Holy Table is made of American walnut. Above the holy table is a Mosaic of Angels holding a scroll and above this again is a carved reredos representing the Last Supper
• The east window representing the Church Triumphant and the numerous other window commemorating many people connected with the Parish and many members of Lord Carysfort’s family.