St.
Paul's Church, Kildavin
St. Paul's is a Board of First Fruits Church
similar to many others in the country. The Board of First
Fruits
was set up to enable a programme of church building throughout
the country so that every one had a church within walking
distance. There were four suggested plans and it is possible
to see examples of these in many different locations
in Ireland. This church was built in 1811 at a cost of £850
and is built entirely of granite. The east end was added
in 1880, the sand used in the building being dug from
the foundations. There is an arch visible in the wall
which looks as if it might be for an extension but in
fact this was a strengthening feature due to a fault
in the sandy ground below the wall. The silver in use
dates back to 1812 and was originally used in the old
church of Barragh a mile or so away. When Barragh, a
very much older church, was destroyed by fire the present
church of Kildavin replaced it. There was a Sexton's
house and stables in the grounds until the nineteen seventies
but this was demolished and the site is now part of the
church grounds used for car parking.
The Church and graveyard was once surrounded by country
fields and looked idyllic in old photographs. Now it is
situated at a crossroads surrounded by houses in the recently
bypassed village of Kildavin. The Church is lovingly cared
for and has a very loyal congregation who attend most faithfully.
Rector:
Reverend Kenyon Homfray
Bunclody, Co Wexford
Service Times:
Sunday Morning 9.00am
For Weddings, Funerals, Christenings and other services
please contact:
Rev. Kenyon Homfray at 053 937 7652
Information
provided by Nigel Waugh
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