Description

Perched dramatically overlooking the town of Newport, St. Patrick’s Church stands as a magnificent monument of Irish Romanesque Revival architecture, globally famous for housing the breathtaking Last Judgment stained-glass masterpiece by Harry Clarke. St Patrick’s Church, Newport 1918-2018 – A celebration of Burrishoole Parish delivers a thorough, data-driven historical audit tracking this sacred space through its centenary year.

The text looks deeply into diocesan logbooks, parish registers, and structural building records to evaluate the practical functional operations of the church and parish across ten decades. The authors guide art lovers and genealogists systematically through the building’s construction logistics, the sourcing of its materials, and the deep social stories of the Burrishoole families who built and sustained the congregation. Written with absolute precision, this premium book stands out as an indispensable reference cornerstone for West of Ireland diaspora groups, stained-glass researchers, and regional archives.

Why Mayo heritage lovers and art historians treasure this volume:

• Harry Clarke Glass Masterclass Analysis: Examines the precise design, installation, and preservation methods deployed to guard the historic stained glass.

• Exhaustive Parish Registries: Packs verified names, townland histories, local cultural societies, and century-old parish milestones into a systematic layout.

• Highly Scannable Layout: Formatted with organized chronological chapters, stunning archival illustrations, and clean panels for low-effort data searching.