North City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
St. Mary's Church History
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
1. St. Mary's Church History Marker Detail
1700 The foundation stone of St. Mary's Church was laid in 1700. It was designed by SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, the architect of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and Marsh's Library.
1713 JONATHAN SWIFT, author of 'Gulliver's Travels' and Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral from 1713-1745 attended services in St. Mary's.
1734 MARY MERCER, founder of Mercer's Hospital, was buried in the adjoining churchyard in 1734.
1742 GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL, composer of Messiah, is known to have used the organ of St. Mary's while he lived in nearby Abbey Street in 1742.
1747 JOHN WESLEY, Methodist leader, preached his first Irish sermon here in 1747.
1761 ARTHUR GUINNESS, Irish brewer and philanthropist, was married to Olivia Whitmore in this church in 1761. His son, Arthur Guinness II was also married here.
1763 THEOBALD WOLFE TONE, revolutionary and United Irishmen leader, was baptised here in 1763.
1880 SEΑN O'CASEY, Irish dramatist, socialist and memoirist - the writer of Juno and the Paycock - was baptised here in 1880.
1986 St. Mary's closed and was deconsecrated in 1986.
2007 After a sensitive restoration by DMOD Architects, St.
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Erected by The Church Cafe/Bar/Restaurant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 53° 20.923′ N, 6° 16.006′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in North City. It is at the intersection of Jervis Street and Mary Street, on the left when traveling north on Jervis Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin, Leinster D01 YX64, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of Sir John Gilbert (within shouting distance of this marker); Volta Cinema (within shouting distance of this marker); Penneys (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert Mallet F.R.S. (about 210 meters away); Arran Street East (Church and Graveyard) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Ιire 1798 Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
2. St. Mary's Church History Marker
More about this marker. The "marker" surrounds on old stone round tower.
Also see . . . The Church: Our History. (Submitted on April 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
3. St. Mary's Church History Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
4. St. Mary's Church History Marker
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5. St. Mary's Church History Marker
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6. St. Mary's Church History Marker
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7. St. Mary's Church History Marker
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8. Former St. Mary's Church
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9. Former St. Mary's Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
