St. Patrick's Church (Millstreet (Sráid an Mhuilinn))

 chapel, listed building / architectural heritage, 1830s construction, Roman Catholic church

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St. Patrick's Church & Cemetery
Attached T-plan Roman Catholic church, built 1833, facing north-west. The large-scale form as well as the setting of this church make it a notable and imposing feature on the streetscape of Millstreet. Its very fine front façade marks it out as the town's most accomplished historic building. The use of dressed sandstone construction in the walls with limestone dressings creates a pleasant textual and visual contrast. The quality of craftsmanship and detailing is evident throughout the exterior and interior of the building. Its fine limestone bellcote and urns, niches and other elements are all of artistic quality. The classically-inspired façade is typical of its time and the symmetrical form incorporating varying heights adds further to the building's striking appearance. The Corinthian detailing to the interior, together with the carved reredos and altar, and the many stained-glass windows, all create an ornate interior. The retention of all of these elements, details and features make this church an important part of the region's architectural heritage.