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St Mel's College

St Mel's College was an all-boys secondary school in Longford, Ireland. In November 2024, plans were announced to merge the school with the local all-girls secondary school, Scoil Mhuire, Longford, to form a new co-educational school to be known as Coláiste Mel agus Mhuire. History The college opened in September 1865 with 48 boarders and 20 dayboys. The architect was Than Ourke with a total cost of 16,000 euro. In the beginning, it was actually a seminary, where students studied to become priests. Fr. James Reynolds was the first president. Previously he had been Superior of St Mel's Day School in the Market Square. The school shares its name with St Mel's Cathedral in Longford and it is situated to the rear of the cathedral. The cathedral and the college are named after Saint Mél of Ardagh. St Mel's was originally a boarding school since its foundation, later becoming a day school. Due to financial implications and decreasing demand for boarding schools it stopped taking in boarders in the early 2000s. Sports St Mel's won its first All Ireland Senior Final, beating St Patrick's College, Cavan in Croke Park by 4-7 to 3-3. The college has won the All Ireland Schools Gaelic football championship the Hogan Cup in 1948, 1962, 1963, and 1987 (they also were runners-up in 1961 and 1988). They hold the record for the most wins, 29, in the Leinster Colleges Senior Football Championship. St Mel's have an all-weather pitch provided by PST Sport. In February 2020, it was announced that Longford Athletics Club and the College would build an Indoor facility on the college grounds. Past pupils Willie Browne (1936–2004), Republic of Ireland international footballer Micheál Carrigy, Senator elected 2020 Conor Connelly (1975–2020), Gaelic footballer James Patrick Farrell (1865–1921), Nationalist MP for Cavan 1895–1900 and North Longford 1900–1918 Ray Flynn (b. 1957), athlete Rev. Joseph Guinan (1863–1932), priest, teacher (at St Mel's) and novelist John Leydon (1895–1979), civil servant, involved in setting up Aer Lingus, IMI and IPA Pádraic McCormack, former TD for Galway West and Senator Bishop James Moynagh S.P.S. (1903–1985), missionary priest and bishop to Nigeria Liam Mulvihill, former director general of the GAA Declan Nerney, Irish country singer Ruairí Ó Brádaigh, Former TD (1957–1961), President of Sinn Féin (1970–1983), President of Republican Sinn Féin (1987–2009) Bishop Colm O'Reilly, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise John Wilson (1923–2007), TD for Cavan Monaghan and government minister References External links St Mel's College website
St. Michael's Church, Dublin

St. Michael's Church was a Roman Catholic and later Church of Ireland church which was located in High Street, Dublin, Ireland. The church A chapel was originally erected by Donat, Archbishop of Dublin, in 1076, which was converted into a parish church by Archbishop Richard Talbot in 1417. It was used by the Corporation of Shoe-makers, a guild. It was situated in High Street, at the corner of Christ Church lane, immediately opposite the western end of the cathedral, where the former Synod Hall now stands. In 1554 St. Michael's was one of three Prebends in Christ Church set up by Archbishop Browne. The church is annotated on John Speed's Map of Dublin (1610) as "S Michaels churc". For a number of years, it fell into ruin, but was rebuilt in 1815, when Dr. Graves, Dean of Armagh, was Prebendary. It was mostly demolished with the exception of the tower by George Edmund Street later in the 19th century during his restoration of Christ Church Cathedral. The tower has been incorporated into the Synod Hall. The parish The parish was one of the smallest in Dublin, covering just over 5 acres (2.0 ha). Around 1850 it contained 1,317 inhabitants. Notable parishioners Daniel Wytter (rector 1662–1664), who became Bishop of Dromore Gabriel Jacques Maturin (rector 1734–35) Edward Ledwich (rector 1749–1761, not the antiquary of the same name, who was born in 1739 across the road in Nicholas St.), who became Archdeacon of Kildare and Prebendary of Christ Church. Thomas Taylour, 1st Marquess of Headfort, founder of the Bective family, who worked with William Petty in compiling the Down Survey of Ireland, was interred here in 1682. Fielding family, ancestors to the Earls of Desmond. Ford Lambart, 5th Earl of Cavan, was interred here in 1772. References and sources Notes Sources Gilbert, John (1854). A History of the City of Dublin. Oxford: Oxford University. George Newenham Wright (2005). "An Historical Guide to the City of Dublin (1825)". Online book. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
St Michael's Gaelic Football Club

St Michael's Gaelic Football Club is a Gaelic football club in Cork City, Ireland. Championship titles won by the club include Cork Intermediate Football Championship titles (in 1969 and 1998) and a Cork Senior A Football Championship title (in 2022). History The club was formed in 1951 after a discussion in the Leaping Salmon public house in Blackrock. At that time, some of the hurlers from Blackrock GAA club were playing Gaelic football with different city teams. It was decided to keep the players together by forming a football team to represent the Blackrock area. A formal meeting was held and St Michael's Gaelic Football Club was established. St Michael's first match was against Crosshaven, with Jimmy Furlong as captain. The club's first success was in 1956 when St Michael's took their first Cork Junior Football Championship title, and as there was no Intermediate Championship or League the club decided to go Senior in 1957. The club failed to win a Senior County title in 1976, 1977, and 1978, but competed in finals during these years against St Finbarr's and Nemo Rangers, and won two Kelleher Shield titles. Eventually the decision was made to drop down to Intermediate level. 1964 and 1965 saw the first honours to the younger members of the club with Minor titles in the county championships, and the best result at this level was in 1974 when the club won city and county league and championships. In 1998, the club won the Cork Intermediate Football Championship, beating St Finbarr's in the final for their second Intermediate title (after their first in 1969), returning the club to the Senior ranks. St Michael's underage section began in the 1960s. Championship grades As of 2021, the St Michael's (football) and Blackrock (hurling) were competing at the following grades: Honours Cork Senior Football Championship (0): (runners-up in 1976, 1977, 1978) Cork Senior A Football Championship (1): 2022 Kelleher Shield (Senior Football League) (2): 1976, 1978 Kelleher Shield Div 3 (1): 2009 Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship (0): (runners-up in 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019) Cork Intermediate Football Championship (2): 1969, 1998 Cork Junior Football Championship (1): 1956 Cork Minor Football Championship (7): 1938 (as Blackrock), 1964, 1965, 1974, 2006, 2008 & 2018 Cork Junior B Inter-Divisional Football Championship (1): 2019 Cork City Junior Football Championship (6): 1952, 1953, 1956, 1987, 2019, 2022 Munster Club Division 2 Championship (1): 2005 Cork City Under-21 Football Championship (2): 1976, 2006 Cork Under-21 Football Championship (2): 1976, 2019 City Minor Premier Football Championship (1): 1974 City Minor A City Football Championship (3): 1999, 2002, 2009 Notable players Ray Cummins Billy Field References External links St Michael's Gaelic Football Club website
St. Michael's Hospital (Dún Laoghaire)

St. Michael's Hospital (Irish: Ospidéal Naomh Micheál) is a public hospital in Dún Laoghaire in Ireland. It is managed by Ireland East Hospital Group. History The hospital, which was designed by John L. Robinson, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1876. In 2001, St. Michael's Hospital joined the St. Vincent's Healthcare Group, which also administers St. Vincent's University Hospital and St. Vincent's Private Hospital. In 2007 the Sisters of Mercy sold a car park behind the hospital to Noel Smyth, a developer, for residential development. St. Vincent's Healthcare Group confirmed at the time that it had no plans to dispose of the hospital 'either by sale or site swap'. References
St. Michan’s Church

Die St. Michan’s Church (irisch Cill Michin dt. St.-Michan-Kirche) in Dublin geht auf eine Kapelle aus dänischer Zeit (um 1095) während des Königreichs Dublin zurück. Der heutige Bau stammt aus dem Jahr 1668. Bekannt geworden ist sie durch die mumifizierten Toten in der Krypta. Die Kirche gehört zur anglikanischen Church of Ireland. Geschichte Die Kirche steht in einem Armenviertel von Dublin in der Church Street in der Nähe des früheren Frucht und Gemüsemarktes. Sie ist die älteste Pfarrkirche der Stadt nördlich des Flusses Liffey. Sie geht auf eine dänische Kapelle aus dem Jahr 1095 zurück. Der heutige Bau stammt aus dem Jahr 1685. Dabei wurde nach Einschätzung des Kunsthistorikers Harold G. Leask der Kirchturm mit seinen nachgotischen Formen nicht von einem mittelalterlichen Vorgängerbau übernommen, sondern gemeinsam mit der Kirche neu errichtet. Erstmals renoviert wurde die Kirche 1825. Weitere Veränderungen fanden 1865 statt. Die Kirche verfügt über eine teilweise alte Ausstattung. Die Orgel datiert aus dem Jahr 1724. Angeblich soll Georg Friedrich Händel auf der Orgel zum ersten Mal seinen Messiah öffentlich aufgeführt haben. Krypta Bekannt geworden ist die Kirche durch ihre Krypta mit zahlreichen mumifizierten Leichen. Die meisten Leichen stammen aus dem 17.–19. Jahrhundert. Eine angebliche Leiche eines mittelalterlichen Kreuzfahrers ist tatsächlich nur 650 Jahre alt. Das Erstaunliche ist, dass die Toten nicht zu Staub wurden, sondern sich auf natürliche Weise, ohne künstliche Mittel mumifizierten. Die Körper sind vollkommen unversehrt geblieben, das Fleisch schrumpfte lederartig zusammen, ohne aber zu verwesen und zu vermodern. In der Krypta sind weder Verwesungserscheinungen festzustellen, noch ist Modergeruch wahrzunehmen, obwohl die Bakterien freien Zutritt haben und die Luft ungehindert einströmen kann. Von Wissenschaftlern wurden verschiedene Experimente unternommen, um dem natürlichen Mumifizierungsprozess auf die Spur zu kommen. So wurden wiederholt Bakterienkulturen ausgesetzt. Tierkadaver, die versuchsweise in die Krypta gebracht wurden, verwesten nicht, sondern trockneten ein, schrumpften zusammen und waren wenige Wochen später zäh wie Leder geworden. Bis Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts war es keinem der zahlreichen Gelehrten gelungen, dem Geheimnis der Mumien von St. Michan auf die Spur zu kommen. Später fand man heraus, warum die Körper immer noch sehr intakt sind: Magnesium-Kalk-Wände führen dazu, dass die sehr trockene Luft in den Gewölben als Konservierungsmittel für die Körper dient. Die Kirche wurde seit der viktorianischen Zeit zu einer Publikumsattraktion. Auch Bram Stoker soll die Kirche besucht haben. Literatur Peter Harbison: Guide to the National and Historic Monuments of Ireland. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin 1970, ISBN 0-7171-1956-4, S. 74. Harold G. Leask: Irish Churches and Monastic Buildings. Band 3: Medieval Gothic. The last phases. Dundalgan Press, Dundalk 1960, S. 39f. Weblinks St. Michan’s Church St. Michan’s Einzelnachweise
Iglesia de San Michan (Dublín)

La iglesia de San Michan (en irlandés: Cill Michin)​ es una iglesia localizada en Dublín (Irlanda). La primera capilla cristiana en este lugar data de 1095, y funcionó como iglesia católica hasta la Reforma.​ La iglesia actual data de 1686, y ha servido a los feligreses de la Iglesia de Irlanda en Dublín durante más de 300 años. Es conocida por sus bóvedas, que contienen varios restos "momificados".​ Construida en el emplazamiento de una primitiva capilla nórdica de 1095, la estructura actual se debe en gran parte a una reconstrucción llevada a cabo por William Robinson en 1686,​ pero sigue siendo la única iglesia parroquial de la orilla norte del río Liffey que ha sobrevivido a una fundación vikinga. Aunque el exterior de la iglesia puede ser poco impresionante, en su interior cuenta con algunos trabajos de madera finos, y un órgano (fechado en 1724) en el que se dice que Georg Friedrich Händel compuso su Mesías.​ Bóvedas Intervenciones Las bóvedas de San Michan contienen numerosos restos momificados.​ Las paredes de las bóvedas contienen piedra caliza, que ha mantenido el aire seco, creando las condiciones ideales para su conservación.​ Entre los restos conservados se encuentran el cuerpo de una monja de 400 años, un hombre de seis pies y medio que popularmente se cree que fue un cruzado, un cuerpo con los pies y la mano derecha cortados, y los hermanos Sheares -Henry y John- que participaron en la rebelión de 1798. Los distintos titulares del título de conde de Leitrim también fueron enterrados aquí.​ Daños Varias criptas de las bóvedas de San Michan fueron dañadas por vándalos en 1996 y de nuevo a principios de 2019.​​ Tras el último incidente, el archidiácono David Pierpoint declaró a los medios de comunicación que varios restos momificados fueron profanados, incluidos los restos de una monja de 400 años, y la decapitación del "cruzado" de 800 años.​​ Acceso Las bóvedas de la iglesia están abiertas a las visitas los sábados, y estacionalmente en algunos días de la semana, recibiendo aproximadamente 27 000 visitantes durante 2018.​ Tras el suceso de vandalismo de 2019, estas visitas se cancelaron temporalmente,​ reanudándose a principios de julio de 2019.​ Órgano El órgano, construido hacia 1940 por Evans and Barr de Belfast, se encuentra dentro de la caja del órgano del siglo XVIII manufacturada por John Baptiste Cuvillie entre 1723-1725.​ La consola neumática de tres manuales emplea compases y dimensiones de ejecución modernas, aunque se ha encajado en el espacio que originalmente ocupaban teclados mucho más estrechos. La división Swell cuenta con una caja de resonancia deslizante, con subacción neumática separada; las divisiones Great y Choir están servidas por cajas de ventilación sin deslizante. Delante de la galería se encuentra el Trofeo del Órgano, una pieza de madera tallada que representa 17 instrumentos musicales y que se instaló en 1724.​ Se considera que Georg Friedrich Händel practicó antes de la primera interpretación de El Mesías en este órgano.​​ Referencias Enlaces externos
Carlow College

Il Carlow College, Saint Patrick's, è un'università privata di indirizzo cattolico con sede a Carlow, in Irlanda. Fu fondato nel 1782 da James Keefe, vescovo di Kildare e Leighlin, e dal suo coadiutore Daniel Delany. Era sia un seminario destinato alla formazione ecclesiastica dei futuri sacerdoti della diocesi che un college aperto ai laici. Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su carlowcollege.ie.
St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk

The Church of St. Patrick, also named St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, is a large Roman Catholic church located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. Dedicated to Saint Patrick known as the "Apostle of Ireland". He is the primary patron saint of Ireland. It is built in the Gothic style, and was designed by the architect Thomas Duff. It is possible to follow the masses celebrated at St Patrick's Parish live from the parish church website. History There has been a Catholic church named Saint Patrick's in the town since 1750. The first building was on a site donated by the first Earl of Clanbrassil on Chapel Street and in 1843, was converted into a school. The then-Parish priest, Fr. Matthew McCann, acquired the current site in 1834. The church was opened for worship in 1842 but was not complete for many years after. Work stopped during the Great Famine and resumed in 1860. It was designed by the Newry architect Thomas Duff, who modelled the interior on Exeter Cathedral, and the exterior on King's College Chapel. Duff died before completion and the architect J. J. McCarthy was chosen to finish the magnificent interior. The bell tower is a later addition, being added in 1903. On 3 February 1867, Michael Kieran was consecrated as Archbishop of Armagh in St. Patrick's Church and chose during his tenure from 1867 to 1869 St. Patrick's in Dundalk as his mensal parish. The completion of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh was left to his successor, Daniel McGettigan. Architecture and furnishings It is 9 bays in length and has two side aisles to the north and south of the building. The church contains a wealth of distinctive features, including fine granite pillars, tiled floors, a vaulted ceiling and many colourful stained glass windows by acclaimed designers Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich, among others. McCarthy designed the high altar and ornamental screens covering the eastern wall while George Ashlin designed the intricate Italian mosaic walls in the chancel. The sculptor Thomas Farrell fashioned the side altars. The organ was "opened" on 1 July 1900 at 1.00pm. Mr H.L. Balfour, organist at the Royal Albert Hall, gave a recital of classical music. The solemn opening and dedication of the organ took place in early 1901 with Cardinal Logue presiding. The campanile & tower was erected in 1903. The tower was the gift of Mrs. Julia Hamill of Seat own in memory of her late husband John Hamill. The mosaic sanctuary walls have been done by Ludwig Openheimer & Co. of Old Trafford, Manchester. This work was begun in 1909. External links Link to broadcast of church services References
St Paul's High School, Bessbrook

St. Paul's High School, Bessbrook (Irish: Ardscoil Naomh Pól, An Sruthán) is an all-ability, co-educational English-Medium secondary school located on the outskirts of Bessbrook near Newry, County Armagh. It is a Catholic-maintained day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 19, with a pupil population of over 1550 (including a Learning Support Centre for pupils with special educational needs) and is one of Ireland's largest post-primary schools. The school is managed by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and the Education Authority (EA). St Paul's High School is a heavily over-subscribed school with an annual admissions number of under 300 pupils. Location The school is situated on the main Newry to Camlough road (A25). The school was extensively rebuilt and refurbished with a £17 million grant from the Department of Education. The new school was officially opened on 25 January 2007 by Archbishop Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, and Primate of All Ireland, on the feast day of The Conversion of St. Paul. The renovation of St. Paul's won the Construction of Excellence Award. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, visited St Paul's on 9 November 2006 to mark the completion of the extensive renovation of the school. Former Principal Oliver Mooney, was named Northern Ireland Headteacher of the Year in the 2010 Teaching Awards. His last day at St. Paul's was 18 December 2013. Armagh GAA footballer Jarlath Burns was appointed as Principal of St Paul's, effective 1 January 2014. Academics The school was designated a Specialist College for Science, by the Department of Education in 2008, was awarded the BECTA ICT Mark, and became a Centre of Excellence for ICT in 2009. The Education and Training Inspectorate of the Department of Education carried out a Standard Inspection at St Paul's High School in January 2016 and reported that the school was 'outstanding' in all areas (Achievements and Standards, Provision for Learning and Leadership & Management). In 2018, 57.4% of its entrants achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including the core subjects English and Maths. Also in 2018, 64.6% of its entrants to the A-level exam achieved A*-C grades. Notable former pupils and staff Eamon Collins (1954–1999), author and Provisional IRA volunteer Dominic Bradley (born 1960), SDLP politician and MLA for Newry and Armagh (2003–2016); schoolteacher Jarlath Burns (born 1968), Armagh GAA captain; school principal Mairead McKinley (born 1970), actress Susan Lynch (born 1971), actress Conor McGinn (born 1984), Labour MP for St Helens North References External links St Paul's High School Virtual Learning Environment, 'Oscail 24/7' St Paul's High School on Facebook St Paul's High School on Twitter (@stpaulsbbrook) St Paul's High School Videos on Vimeo
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church is located on West Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. Designed by John O'Neill and William Henry Byrne and built in the French Gothic style of local limestone ashlar in 1884. This Roman Catholic church is known for its tall west gable, rose window and for containing the national shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett. History During the time of the Penal laws, Catholic chapels were barred within a town's walls. Therefore, Drogheda's Catholic chapel was outside the Westgate and was inadequate for the needs of the populace. A plot of land on a suitable site in West Street (Drogheda's main street) was persistently refused by the corporation. Eventually, through the influence of a Mr. Chester, who was a wealthy Catholic, a lease was finally secured. A ceremony was held for all to witness Richard O'Reilly, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all-Ireland laying the foundation stone. Although the occasion was marred by an unseemly interruption, when the Mayor and Drogheda corporation arrived at the ceremony wearing their official regalia, with the Mace and Sword of state being borne before them, to confront the Archbishop. They warned him that a 'Popish Chapel' would not be tolerated within the town walls. Sir Edward Bellew of Barmeath Castle, a Catholic, stepped forward and convinced the mayor and corporation and their fellow travelers to withdraw. The proceedings continued without further ado and the foundation stone was duly laid. The first church on the site was completed in 1793 to a design by Francis Johnston (who designed the spire of the nearby Church of Ireland of the same name) to a cost in the region of £12,000. Present building The façade of St. Peter's is an imposing structure in the French Gothic Revival style, built of local limestone. It is one of the most notable buildings on West Street in the town centre of Drogheda. The building from 1793 was partly incorporated into the present building. The tower of the church is very similar to that of St. Patrick's Church in Dungannon, County Tyrone. A detailed image of that building is held at the Highlanes Gallery, illustrated on a mid 19th Century (ca. 1861) map of the town created by Isaiah Rowland CE. The Church is famous for housing the National Shrine to St. Oliver Plunkett, who was martyred at Tyburn in 1681. The shrine is most elaborate and contains the preserved head of the saint. Another showcase displays his shoulder blade and other bones as relics. Also on exhibit is the cell door of Newgate prison in which he spent his last days. The Church is a prominent tourist attraction but signs urge silence and remind people that they are in a sacred place. Gallery References External links Official Website Saint Peter's Church - Shrine Page
Église catholique Saint-Pierre de Drogheda

L’église Saint-Pierre (en anglais : Saint Peter’s Church) est une église située à Drogheda en Irlande, rattachée à l’archidiocèse métropolitain d’Armagh de l’Église catholique. Elle est connue pour abriter le sanctuaire Saint-Olivier-Plunket, que la Conférence des évêques catholiques irlandais a déclaré sanctuaire national. Notes et références Voir aussi Articles liés Liste des sanctuaires nationaux Église catholique en Irlande Liens externes Site officiel (en) Saint Oliver Plunkett Portail de l’architecture chrétienne Portail du catholicisme Portail de l’Irlande