St. Patrick's Church

Scope of Work:

This tower restoration completed in 1999 included:

• the replacement of over 9000 deteriorated and portland-cement laid bricks
• cutting out and repointing 100% of the tower and front facade
• dismantling and rebuilding the brick arches above the front window and around the front entranceway
• slate replacement and new flashings

Note:

This church is the burial site of the infamous ‘Black Donnelly’s’ who were murdered in 1880 by the townspeople of Lucan. The Donnelly’s had a long history of committing crimes against the people of their community.