St. Andrew's Church, Westland Row, Dublin
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St. Andrew's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Westland Row
, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
. Construction started in 1832, it opened for public worship in 1834 but was not completed until 1837.
and James Lever. The roof was by Richard Turner. The exterior of the church has a Doric portico with a statue of St. Andrew, sculpted by Edward Smith.
On 7 January 1940 ornamentation fell from the ceiling, which prompted an investigation and refurbishment. This started in 1942 when the interior was renovated and painted. All sculptures were restored at the same time.
(1802-1880), a noted physician, is buried in the crypt of the church.
Westland Row
Westland Row is a street on the south side of Dublin city, Ireland, dating from the year 1776. It was originally known as Westlands after William Westland who owned property in the area in the 18th century....
, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. Construction started in 1832, it opened for public worship in 1834 but was not completed until 1837.
History
The architect appointed to design the church was John Bolger. However, he used the plans for a previous church, in Townsend St., which had been designed by James Leeson. Assistance was received from Francis JohnstonFrancis Johnston
Francis Johnston was an Irish priest and writer who left several works; among them Alexandrina, the Agony and the Glory, about the Portuguese Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa, and The Wonder of Guadalupe.-References:...
and James Lever. The roof was by Richard Turner. The exterior of the church has a Doric portico with a statue of St. Andrew, sculpted by Edward Smith.
On 7 January 1940 ornamentation fell from the ceiling, which prompted an investigation and refurbishment. This started in 1942 when the interior was renovated and painted. All sculptures were restored at the same time.
Notable people
Dominic CorriganDominic Corrigan
Sir Dominic Corrigan was a physician, known for his original observations in heart disease. The abnormal "collapsing" pulse of aortic valve insufficiency is named Corrigan's pulse after him.-Birth and Education:The son of a dealer in agricultural tools, Corrigan was educated in St...
(1802-1880), a noted physician, is buried in the crypt of the church.