St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcondra – The present church, dating to 1741, actually sits on the site of a church dating back many hundreds of years. Belonging to the Priory of All Hallows until 1538, (Henry VIII´s Act for the Dissolution of Monasteries), the church was (1/9)
St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcondra – The present church, dating to 1741, actually sits on the site of a church dating back many hundreds of years. Belonging to the Priory of All Hallows until 1538, (Henry VIII´s Act for the Dissolution of Monasteries), the church was (1/9)
St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcondra – The present church, dating to 1741, actually sits on the site of a church dating back many hundreds of years. Belonging to the Priory of All Hallows until 1538, (Henry VIII´s Act for the Dissolution of Monasteries), the church was (1/9)
St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcondra – The present church, dating to 1741, actually sits on the site of a church dating back many hundreds of years. Belonging to the Priory of All Hallows until 1538, (Henry VIII´s Act for the Dissolution of Monasteries), the church was (1/9)
St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcondra – The present church, dating to 1741, actually sits on the site of a church dating back many hundreds of years. Belonging to the Priory of All Hallows until 1538, (Henry VIII´s Act for the Dissolution of Monasteries), the church was (1/9)
described as “ruinous and extinct by the Regal Visitation in 1615.

Mary Coghill rebuilt this church as a memorial to her brother Dr. Marmaduke Coghill, who lived in Belvedere House (see my previous tweet). Im not too sure he was worthy of such a memorial – there's a story (2/9)
described as “ruinous and extinct by the Regal Visitation in 1615. Mary Coghill rebuilt this church as a memorial to her brother Dr. Marmaduke Coghill, who lived in Belvedere House (see my previous tweet). Im not too sure he was worthy of such a memorial – there's a story (2/9)
described as “ruinous and extinct by the Regal Visitation in 1615. Mary Coghill rebuilt this church as a memorial to her brother Dr. Marmaduke Coghill, who lived in Belvedere House (see my previous tweet). Im not too sure he was worthy of such a memorial – there's a story (2/9)
that the good doctor, in his role as a judge, gave as his considered opinion that a man was entitled to beat his wife with a “switch” provided the beating was done in moderation! Apparently, he was due to be married, but upon hearing this opinion, his fiancée called off the (3/9)
that the good doctor, in his role as a judge, gave as his considered opinion that a man was entitled to beat his wife with a “switch” provided the beating was done in moderation! Apparently, he was due to be married, but upon hearing this opinion, his fiancée called off the (3/9)
that the good doctor, in his role as a judge, gave as his considered opinion that a man was entitled to beat his wife with a “switch” provided the beating was done in moderation! Apparently, he was due to be married, but upon hearing this opinion, his fiancée called off the (3/9)
the wedding. Marmaduke never married.

Inside the church lies a memorial to Dr. Coghill, alongside 2 plaques dedicated to congregants who died in both World Wars. The church has also hosted gigs, including @Saint_Sister_ & the arts organisation @_glasdrum. Hopefully we can (4/9)
the wedding. Marmaduke never married.Inside the church lies a memorial to Dr. Coghill, alongside 2 plaques dedicated to congregants who died in both World Wars. The church has also hosted gigs, including @Saint_Sister_ & the arts organisation @_glasdrum. Hopefully we can (4/9)
the wedding. Marmaduke never married.Inside the church lies a memorial to Dr. Coghill, alongside 2 plaques dedicated to congregants who died in both World Wars. The church has also hosted gigs, including @Saint_Sister_ & the arts organisation @_glasdrum. Hopefully we can (4/9)
the wedding. Marmaduke never married.Inside the church lies a memorial to Dr. Coghill, alongside 2 plaques dedicated to congregants who died in both World Wars. The church has also hosted gigs, including @Saint_Sister_ & the arts organisation @_glasdrum. Hopefully we can (4/9)
soon hear live music in such an intimate setting.

The church graveyard also has some giants of Irish history buried there. Patrick Heeney, composer of "Amhrán na bhFiann" is buried in an unknown plot, but there is a plaque on the wall to his memory. (5/9)
soon hear live music in such an intimate setting. The church graveyard also has some giants of Irish history buried there. Patrick Heeney, composer of "Amhrán na bhFiann" is buried in an unknown plot, but there is a plaque on the wall to his memory. (5/9)
soon hear live music in such an intimate setting. The church graveyard also has some giants of Irish history buried there. Patrick Heeney, composer of "Amhrán na bhFiann" is buried in an unknown plot, but there is a plaque on the wall to his memory. (5/9)
The architect James Gandon, who designed many of Dublins most famous buildings, including the Custom House, The Kings Inn, & the Four Courts was buried by his own request in the grave of his lifelong friend, Francis Grose.

Also buried here is Seamus McGowan, a veteran of (6/9)
The architect James Gandon, who designed many of Dublins most famous buildings, including the Custom House, The Kings Inn, & the Four Courts was buried by his own request in the grave of his lifelong friend, Francis Grose. Also buried here is Seamus McGowan, a veteran of (6/9)
The architect James Gandon, who designed many of Dublins most famous buildings, including the Custom House, The Kings Inn, & the Four Courts was buried by his own request in the grave of his lifelong friend, Francis Grose. Also buried here is Seamus McGowan, a veteran of (6/9)
The architect James Gandon, who designed many of Dublins most famous buildings, including the Custom House, The Kings Inn, & the Four Courts was buried by his own request in the grave of his lifelong friend, Francis Grose. Also buried here is Seamus McGowan, a veteran of (6/9)
the 1916 Rising, stationed in the GPO for the entire Easter weekend, and took part in the evacuation of Moore Street too. His headstone is a simple, yet beautiful stone featuring the Plough and the Stars. There are also 2 Commonwealth service war graves - a Drummer of the (7/9)
the 1916 Rising, stationed in the GPO for the entire Easter weekend, and took part in the evacuation of Moore Street too. His headstone is a simple, yet beautiful stone featuring the Plough and the Stars. There are also 2 Commonwealth service war graves - a Drummer of the (7/9)
the 1916 Rising, stationed in the GPO for the entire Easter weekend, and took part in the evacuation of Moore Street too. His headstone is a simple, yet beautiful stone featuring the Plough and the Stars. There are also 2 Commonwealth service war graves - a Drummer of the (7/9)
Royal Engineers of WWI & a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officer of WWII.

I know I say this about most places I tweet about, BUT if you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Its a beautiful, peaceful place, with such a huge link to the collective history of our (8/9)
Royal Engineers of WWI & a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officer of WWII. I know I say this about most places I tweet about, BUT if you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Its a beautiful, peaceful place, with such a huge link to the collective history of our (8/9)
Royal Engineers of WWI & a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officer of WWII. I know I say this about most places I tweet about, BUT if you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Its a beautiful, peaceful place, with such a huge link to the collective history of our (8/9)
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