Survey Data
Reg No
11505094
Rating
National
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social, Technical
Previous Name
Saint Dominic's Catholic Church
Original Use
Church/chapel
In Use As
Library/archive
Date
1960 - 1970
Coordinates
268133, 193737
Date Recorded
19/07/1996
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding hyperbolic paraboloid-roofed Catholic church, built 1963-5, on a wedge-shaped plan. Closed, 2015. Adapted to alternative use, 2018. Designed by John Thompson (1917-88) of Limerick working in close collaboration with Father Philip Alcock (1914-78), Prior of Athy, with hyperbolic paraboloid roof engineered by Stanislaus "Stan" Kenny (1895-1982). Abstract friezes designed by George Campbell (1917-79). Abstract stained glass designed by Campbell and produced (1964) by George W. Walsh (b. 1939) at Abbey Stained Glass (established 1944) of Dublin. Altar by Breda O'Donoghue Lucci (b. 1924) removed to Saint Michael's Catholic Church (see 11505021).