St. John’s, Waterford

Saint John’s Church stands as an example of Gothic Revival architecture, constructed around 1845, it features elegant five-bay, double-height stone façades, a full-height chancel, distinctive sacristy, and a prominent entrance tower-all characteristic of the era’s ecclesiastical design. Though born from centuries of change, today Saint John’s stands as both a house of worship and a living legacy.

Visitors are often captivated by the exquisite craftsmanship on display. The exterior, clad in local stone, gives way to interiors framed by pointed-arch arcades, infusing the space with both height and serenity.

Although the church building itself dates from the mid-19th century, Saint John’s Parish boasts roots that stretch far deeper into Waterford’s medieval past. The parish traces its origins back to a Benedictine priory founded in 1212 by King John, remnants of which can still be found. Over the centuries, the community weathered religious suppression and harsh conditions, including covert worship and hardship during the Reformation and Cromwellian era.