Tully Church facts for kids
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 Tully Church
Location in Dublin
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| 53°14′49″N 6°09′08″W / 53.246818°N 6.152242°W | |
| Location | Laughanstown, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Country | Ireland |
| History | |
| Founded | 13th century |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Norman |
| Years built | late 12th century |
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| Diocese | Dublin |
Tully Church is a very old church building located in County Dublin, Ireland. It is a National Monument of Ireland, which means it is an important historical site protected by the country.
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Where is Tully Church?
Tully Church is in a place called Laughanstown. This area is part of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, a county in Ireland. You can find the church about 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) south-east of the Laughanstown Luas stop. The Luas is a tram system in Dublin.
The Church Building
The first parts of Tully Church were built a very long time ago, between the 6th and 9th centuries AD. One old name for the church was Telach-na-nun ecspop, which means "Tullow of the bishops." This suggests it was an important meeting place for bishops. There is a story that seven bishops once started a journey from here to visit Saint Brigid in Kildare.
Changes Over Time
In 1179, the church was given to a group called the Priory of The Holy Spirit. Later, in the late 12th or early 13th century, the Normans added a part called the chancel. This part is wider than the main area of the church, called the nave, which was built in the 13th century. The chancel has a rounded arch and two rounded windows on its east side.
The church was used until about 1615. It was looked after by Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. In 1615, reports said the church was in good condition. However, by 1630, it had been badly damaged by storms. After this, the church was left empty and slowly fell into ruin.
Ancient Crosses
There are two old stone crosses near Tully Church.
Roadside Cross
One cross stands by the road. It is placed on a stone base. This cross is dedicated to James Crehan (also known as Grehan). He is remembered for saving the cross from being thrown away when the road was being changed in the late 1800s. The stone base was made to keep the cross at its original height. There are worn steps on one side of the base, so you can climb up and see the cross closely.
Field Cross
Another cross is in the field across from Tully Church. You can reach it by stepping over a low wooden fence. This cross is even older, dating back to the 12th century. People say this cross is also dedicated to Saint Brigid.
