History

Introduction

History of the church where you live

• In most Irish villages and towns the church is right in the centre

• In bigger towns there are multiple churches reflecting the religious denominations of the population over time

Method: How to be church detectives

When you get to your local church or monastery, these are the things you need to take note of:• The name of the saint the church is dedicated

to.• The age of the church – what is the oldest

dated monument you can find in the building?• Is there a date on the sign or over the door?

Consider

• How old is the building? • Did the town grow up around the church or

was the church built when the town was already established?

• Has anything of note happened to the church? • Has anyone famous been connected to the

church or the parish history?

Task

Find an interesting story associated with the history of your church, either the building itself or its place in the community. Make a short (1 minute) report on the story, using an audio/visual recording.