Architectural Heritage Impact
Impact Assessment Report compiled by M.Tierney on behalf of Rathagnan Parish Council.
Proposed repairs to Church of the Assumption and Saint Laurence O’Toole, Rathangan, Wexford (a Protected Structure).
Church of the Assumption & St. Laurence O’Toole
Rathangan, Co. Wexford – Y35 K262
About
The Cathedral in the Fields
Rathangan represents the old parishes of Duncormick, Killag, Ballyconnick, Kilmannon and part of Ambrosetown. Rev. Garret O’Toole, PP from 1853 to 1875, decided in 1863 to build a new church, and on the 1st of June1870 that the first foundation stone was laid. The architect was Robert Sinnott of Wexford, and the builder James Wilkinson of Enniscorthy. The church is a Gothic cruciform building. Seven arches resting on Cork red marble pillars separate the nave and choir from the side aisles. The east window was the concept of Canon O’Toole and depicts scenes from the Scriptures. The church is built of red conglomerate stone from the local quarry of Nicharee, with Carlow granite forming the dressings of the doors and windows. The tower and spire, 135’ high to the top of the cross, form a conspicuous landmark in the locality. The church is often referred to as ‘the cathedral in the fields’. The dedication of the church to The Assumption and St Laurence O’Toole took place on 5 October 1873.
(Information courtesy of ‘Churches of The Diocese of Ferns’ book)
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