St Andrew's Church, Dublin (Church of Ireland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Andrew's Church |
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| Location | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
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| Founded | 16th century |
| Dedication | St. Andrew |
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| Parish | St. Andrew |
St Andrew's Church is a building in Dublin, Ireland. It used to be a church for the Church of Ireland. Now, it has a different purpose. For a while, it was the main tourist office for Dublin. Later, it started being changed into a food hall. A famous statue of Molly Malone has stood outside the building since 2014.
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History of St. Andrew's Church
The very first St. Andrew's Church was in a different spot. It was on what is now Dame Street. This old church disappeared around the mid-1600s.
Building the "Round Church"
A new church was built in 1665. It was a bit further from the old city walls. This new church was built on an old bowling-green. This area was also near the Thingmote. The Thingmote was an old meeting place for the Norse rulers of Dublin.
Because of its unique shape, people often called this church the "Round Church". Important local landowners helped with the church. These included Lord Anglesey and Sir John Temple. An architect named William Dodson designed the church. The houses nearby were on land known as "the Whole Land of Tib and Tom".
Rebuilding the Church
The church was rebuilt in 1793. However, it later burned down in 1860. The building you see today was then built after that fire.
Famous People Buried Here
Many interesting people were buried at St. Andrew's Church. Some were buried inside the church itself. Others were buried in the churchyard outside.
Inside the Church
- Vanessa, who was a student of the famous writer Jonathan Swift, was buried here in June 1723.
- Thomas Dalton, a very important judge in Ireland called the Lord Chancellor, was buried here in 1730.
- Marmaduke Coghill was also buried here in 1738. He was a member of Parliament for Dublin University. He also held important roles as a judge and a government finance officer.
In the Churchyard
- The Italian musician and composer Francesco Geminiani was buried in the churchyard in September 1762. His remains were later moved in 1929. They were reburied in his hometown in Italy.
- Alderman Thomas Pleasants was buried here in 1729. He was the father of Thomas Pleasants, who was known for developing buildings and helping people.
- The surgeon Philip Woodroffe is also buried in St. Andrew's churchyard.
The Parish of St. Andrew
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A "parish" is an area served by a church. The area for St. Andrew's Church was the same as the civil parish of St. Andrew. In 1901, about 3,058 people lived in this parish. By 1971, the population had become much smaller, with only about 300 people.
