Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches Home › Forums › Ireland › reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches › Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches February 19, 2010 at 10:00 pm #773684 PraxitelesParticipant St Brendan’s Church, Birr, Co. Offaly This pre-puginian Gothic church was begun in 1817. the site was donated by teh Earl of Rosse and the foundation stone laid by his son Viscount Oxmantown. The architect was Bernard Mullan. Latest News