St Patrick's Church, Dromahair

Dromahair is situated near the shore of Lough Gill in the ancient parish of Drumlease.

The Franciscan Friary at Creevalea, just outside the town. was founded in 1508 by Margaret O'Brien of Thomond, the wife of the local chieftain Owen O'Rourke who had his castle in Dromahair. The Friary finally closed c. 1650.

The foundation stone for a new church was laid the following year, on St Patrick's Day, 1889. St Patrick's Church was built in less than a year. The contractor was Patrick Scott from Navan. His brother Anthony was the architect. The church was dedicated on 9th March 1890 by Bishop Edward McGeinnis. It cost £3,000 to build. The landlord George Lane Fox donated £50. His agent Francis La Touche gave £20. Extensive work was carried out on the church in 1990 and it was rededicated with a centenary Mass on 9th March 1990. ' From: 'Churches of the Diocese of Kilmore' by Fr Liam Kelly - Published 2005.

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