Patrick McElroy (1923–2008)

Patrick McElroy worked as a blacksmith before serving with the RAF during World War II. From 1948, McElroy attended evening classes in Fine Art at the National College of Art, Dublin. He received recognition for his metal enamelling and sculptural work from the early 1960s, receiving numerous ecclesiastic commissions.

1963 – St. Theresa’s Church, Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone

Architect: Patrick Haughey

The construction of a new church had been discussed for several years,

1964 – Irish Pavilion, 1964-65 New York World’s Fair

Architect: Andrew Devane, Robinson, Keefe & Devane

From the official guide;

1964 – St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, Co. Donegal

Architect: Liam McCormick, Corr & McCormick

Liam McCormick designed a total of seven churches in Donegal between 1961 and 1977,

1968 – Our Lady of the Wayside, Creeragh, Co. Galway

Architect: Leo Mansfield

The Church was designed by Clifden architect Leo Mansfield (1934-98) and dedicated in 1968.

Patrick McElroy (1923–2008)

1963 – St. Theresa’s Church, Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone

1964 – Irish Pavilion, 1964-65 New York World’s Fair

1964 – St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, Co. Donegal

1968 – Our Lady of the Wayside, Creeragh, Co. Galway

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