Expert restoration work underway at historic Kildare church
The Carmelite Church is a prominent Gothic Revival church in Kildare town distinguished by its 140-foot spire.
Restoration work is progressing at Carmelite Friary Church in Kildare, with the church community expressing gratitude to those supporting the project.
The church thanked everyone for their prayers, generosity and continued support as work continues to restore the historic place of worship.
The update has received a positive response from members of the public, with several people welcoming the work and expressing their excitement about seeing the church restored.
One commenter described the progress as “fantastic work”, while another said it was “great to see the work that's being done”.
Others offered messages of encouragement and support, including “Beautiful” and “Well done”.
Parishioners and supporters look forward to seeing the church renewed for future generations.
Also known as the White Abbey, the Church, is a prominent Gothic Revival church distinguished by its 140-foot spire.
Founded around 1290 by William de Vesci as St Mary’s Priory, it originally served the Carmelite order.
The monastery was suppressed and demolished in 1539 during King Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The Carmelites returned to Kildare around 1750, re-establishing their presence in the town.
The present church was constructed in the 1880s and consecrated in 1889.