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St. Peter's Church in Laragh, Co. Monaghan is a tin tabernacle constructed in 1890 from corrugated iron and timber[1].
History
The Swiss-Gothic design of the church was inspired by travels on the continent in the 1800s by Laragh Tweed Mill operator James McKean and his wife. [2]
Local rumour suggests McKean had the mill river realigned to create the spectacular site in Aughnamullen parish. The intention being to build a Catholic church to serve the mill workers of the town[3]. However, following a breakdown in industrial relations, a falling out with the local clergy and the eventual permanent closure of the Irish Laragh Tweed factory in 1885; St. Peter’s was eventually built in 1890 and consecrated as Church of Ireland on 13th August 1891.[2].
St. Peter's was de-consecrated in 1962. [4]
Restoration
In 2012, Laragh Heritage group [5]was formed to raise funds to restore St. Peter's back to it's former glory.
On the 13th September 2014, St. Peter's Church was officially reopened. [6]
References
- ^ "St. Peter's Church, Laragh, Co. Monaghan". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ a b Kerley, Mary (2006). Monaghan Studies in Local History (first ed.). S.l.: s.n.; n.d. pp. 23, 24. ISBN 9786000050160.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Ag Smaoineamh". Ag Smaoineamh. wordpress. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Church of St. Peter's, Laragh, Co. Monaghan". archiseek.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Laragh Heritage Group". Laragh Heritage Group. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Government Press Release". Department of the Arts, Hertiage and the Gaeltacht. Retrieved 28 July 2015.