1885 – St Louis Convent, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Large complex of building facing a small lake, started in 1859 although a convent had been in operation on this site for some years before.
Large complex of building facing a small lake, started in 1859 although a convent had been in operation on this site for some years before.
Consecrated in 1886,
The church was built on a sloping site donated by Mr Vere Fane Bennett-Stanford of Preston Manor.
Constructed in two stages,
Described in The Irish Builder,
Built between 1883-1885 on a site where it is believed there have been churches since the eighth century.
Illustrations showing exterior including ground plans and the interior toward altar published in The Building News,
Largely constructed by 1885 of local limestone with Tullamore limestone dressings –