Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Cork
The Church of the Resurrection is a historic Anglican church located in Blarney. Built in the neoclassical style, it dates back to circa 1776, making it the oldest building still in use on Blarney's town square. The church is dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus, and is part of the Carrigrohane Union of Parishes, which is in turn part of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.
The original church serving the parish of Garrycloyne was located on a different site, but it was in poor condition and distant from Blarney town, prompting the need for a new church. In 1766, an order was issued to permit the construction of a new church on the present site, and construction began in 1771 to plans possibly made by architect John Morrison. The church was built by Sir James Saint John Jefferyes, with partial funding from the Board of First Fruits, and was completed around 1776. The church has a glebe of 21 acres, and a glebe-house was constructed in 1807. In 1837, the church was expanded by an unknown architect, and an apse was constructed in 1861.
The Church of the Resurrection underwent significant renovation and modernization in either 1996 or 1997, which "fundamentally altered" the building's interior. Despite these changes, the church remains an important historic landmark in Blarney, and continues to serve the local community. Robert Ferris has been the rector of the parish since 2020, having previously served as Associate Minister for eight years. Along with the nearby Church of Saint Peter and Saint Senan's Church, the Church of the Resurrection plays an important role in the religious and cultural life of the Carrigrohane Union of Parishes.
The original church serving the parish of Garrycloyne was located on a different site, but it was in poor condition and distant from Blarney town, prompting the need for a new church. In 1766, an order was issued to permit the construction of a new church on the present site, and construction began in 1771 to plans possibly made by architect John Morrison. The church was built by Sir James Saint John Jefferyes, with partial funding from the Board of First Fruits, and was completed around 1776. The church has a glebe of 21 acres, and a glebe-house was constructed in 1807. In 1837, the church was expanded by an unknown architect, and an apse was constructed in 1861.
The Church of the Resurrection underwent significant renovation and modernization in either 1996 or 1997, which "fundamentally altered" the building's interior. Despite these changes, the church remains an important historic landmark in Blarney, and continues to serve the local community. Robert Ferris has been the rector of the parish since 2020, having previously served as Associate Minister for eight years. Along with the nearby Church of Saint Peter and Saint Senan's Church, the Church of the Resurrection plays an important role in the religious and cultural life of the Carrigrohane Union of Parishes.
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Sight Name: Church of the Resurrection, Blarney
Sight Location: Cork, Ireland (See walking tours in Cork)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Cork, Ireland (See walking tours in Cork)
Sight Type: Religious
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