Church in Barrackpark

Built in 1862 this Church of Ireland chuch is a rare specimen of a corrugated iron structure. The walls and pitched roof are of corrugated-iron which has a bellcote to the west. The structure contains many original features including cast-iron lattice windows. Following severe damage by storms in December 1998, the structure was renovated with assistance of a grant from the Heritage Council in 2002. For further details see http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=LE&regno=30907002 Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 24 May 2013

The Church in Barrackpark, built in 1862, is a Church of Ireland church and a rare example of a corrugated iron structure, featuring a bellcote and original design elements. It is significant as an early use of prefabricated materials in ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland.