1876 – St. Patrick’s Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick, Co. Down
Architect: Mortimer H. Thomson
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Published in The Irish Builder,
“This Church (the foundation stone of which was laid by Mr.
Once the home of the McCance family, who had extensive linen bleaching interests in and around Colin Glen.
The original church was built in 1629 by Valentine Payne and there is an inscription on the bell to Elizabeth Payne,
Seapatrick Parish can trace its history back to the 5th century when tradition has it that St Patrick camped overnight to rest on his journey from Downpatrick to Armagh.
Quite a dour brick structure in a Gothic style.
Constructed during 1880-1884.
Also known as the “Coke Memorial Church”
Funded by the Marquess of Downshire.