Abbeystrewry Church Explained

Abbeystrewry Church is an Anglican church located in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. It was completed in 1890. It is part of Abbeystrewry Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.

History

Abbeystrewry Church is the second church on its site. The first church was built in 1827 at a cost of IR£1,200 and was funded in part by a loan from the Board of First Fruits. The new church, completed in 1890, incorporated elements of this original structure and used it as transepts, while also preserving the tower.

As of 2021, Rev John Ardis was serving as the rector.^[1]

Architecture

The church was designed by William Henry Hill, and features a gable-fronted elevation.^[2] A ring of six bells was installed in 2002.

References

Sources

• Book: St Leger, Dr. Alicia. The Church of Ireland: An illustrated history. Booklink. 2013. 978-1-906886-56-1. McAuley. Alicia. Dublin. 373. The Province of Dublin: Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Costecalde. Dr. Claude. Walker. Prof. Brian.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abbeystrewry (skibbereen), Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion. 2021-11-04. www.ireland.anglican.org.
2. Web site: 25 June 2008. Abbeystrewry Church of Ireland Church, Bridge Street, CORONEA, Skibbereen, CORK. live. 4 November 2021. NIAH. https://web.archive.org/web/20211104211100/https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20841115/abbeystrewry-church-of-ireland-church-bridge-street-coronea-skibbereen-cork . 2021-11-04 .