Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand and St Barnabas

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Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand and St Barnabas

We are a registered charity: Registered Charity Number 20001964 The parish consists of three constituent parts, which once functioned separately.

The Church of St John the Baptist, Drumcondra and North Strand Church serve the Church of Ireland (Anglican) community in the Drumcondra, Marino, East Wall, Ballybough area of North Dublin. Today, with two churches, it is administered as a single unit having one select vestry. Drumcondra (Clonturk) was an appendage of the Priory of All Saints (All Hallows), founded in the twelfth century by Diarma

it Mac Murchada, King of Leinster. After the dissolution of the monasteries the Corporation of Dublin became proprietor of Clonturk and was responsible for the church’s maintenance until Disestablishment. The present church of St John the Baptist was rebuilt in 1743 at the expense of Miss Mary Coghill of Drumcondra House. Drumcondra churchyard has some interesting associations. Interred here are James Gandon, architect of the Custom House, Four Courts, etc; Patrick Heeney, who composed the melody for ‘A Soldier’s Song’, now our National Anthem; members of the Jameson whiskey-distilling family; and many other notable citizens. North Strand had its origins in the North Strand Sunday and Daily School, established in 1786 by benevolent individuals keen to improve the prospects of the children in what was then a very poor neighbourhood. The present church dates from 1838. In 1896 the Union of Drumcondra and North Strand was formed. St Barnabas’ Church was built in 1870 on the North Lotts to serve the workers connected with the developing port of Dublin at North Wall. The cost was defrayed by the trustees of the estate of Miss Jane Shannon, under whose will a number of churches were built. The author and playwright Seán O’Casey was a parishioner. In 1956 it was separated from St Thomas’s and joined to Drumcondra and North Strand to form the present parish. St Barnabas’ Church was thereupon closed and subsequently demolished. Compiled by Brian Freeman as part of a Church of Ireland project to collate 300 word potted histories of all parishes in Ireland!

27/02/2026

From our diocesan website, a report on the service held in Drumcondra Church last Tuesday evening.

06/02/2026

The latest edition of Parish Focus has been emailed out to parishioners. You can view all our latest news below.

I love this image of St Francis of Assisi. He and his brothers always greeted one-another with the words “Peace and all good”. It is a sentiment that I want to share with you throughout this year. Wishing each other peace and all good in the name of our Lord, expresses all that is the best of li...

05/02/2026

Have a look at this really great podcast about the work of our neighbours in ChildVision on Grace Park Road. Amazing!

🎙️ New Episode of InFocus Out Now!

We’re excited for our next episode of the InFocus podcast, where we sit down with Lucy Dillon, Equine Services Manager at the Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre at ChildVision. Lucy leads the equine programme supporting children with visual impairments and additional needs, using therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities to boost confidence, communication, and emotional wellbeing.

In this episode, Lucy shares insights into the impact of equine assisted activities, the legacy behind the centre, and the incredible work happening every day in this purpose built space.

You can watch it on Youtube, or check it out on Spotify at the links below:

https://youtu.be/mfKOV2y_ViI

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fWAfg5hDyUwCeyxenxdhU?si=ed9c83ae07394ddd

14/01/2026

Our next concert in Drumcondra Church is coming up on 25th January. All the details are below and we look forward to seeing you.

We are excited to deliver the 2nd installment of The Gandon Sessions- Experience the joy & power of gospel music where history & faith meet.

18/12/2025

What a wonderful morning yesterday as St Columba’s NS and families joined for their Christmas Carol Service. Lots of special visitors!

14/12/2025

Join us for one of our Services of Nine Lessons & Carols and celebrate the birth of our Lord. Details are below, and please stay for refreshments after the services.

05/12/2025

For those who love to hear St George’s Brass Band, they will be in G&Ts this Sunday. Why not go along and support them.

✨ We’re looking forward to Sunday!

🎺 Join from 3pm as St George's Brass Band Dublin plays during the service.

24/11/2025

It was a wonderful occasion. Thank you to all who participated, organised, baked and attended. And Lynn Glanville…..the photos are great!

17/11/2025

We are really looking forward to this celebration on Sunday coming! Please come and join us.

11/11/2025

Get ready for a night of epic brass band music at The Gandon Sessions - it's gonna be a blast!

Welcome to The Gandon Sessions: The Big Brass Band! Join us for a night of soul-stirring music at St John the Baptist Church of Ireland. Get ready to be blown away by the powerful sound of brass instruments filling the beautiful church with music. This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the magic of live music in a historic setting. Grab your tickets now (link below) and get ready to be amazed

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-gandon-sessions-the-big-brass-band-tickets-1964344313721?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=49f6afeac2126adc1c185560530b6dcf833b4eb0828b21c0ff15d360e8fb907e24555f0231a2d306a2fb00320cbd30feabfcf587a3d9ce526790febfed92412a902d755e7df2cf4ce000b8566faf

08/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who came along to our parish sale today. A total of €10,082 has been raised so far. Amazing. Your support is appreciated.

08/10/2025

We can't wait for our annual parish fundraising sale in November. More detail is below.

If you have items that can be sold on any of our stalls, they can be left in either church before or after services, or on Friday 7th November between 5pm-8pm.

Thank you for your support of this important fundraiser.

Address

Church Avenue
Drumcondra
DUBLIN9

Website

http://www.drumcondra.dublin.anglican.org/

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