St. John the Evangelist, Coolock

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The little church on the hill. Sunday service 11:00 a.m. every week. It was built on the site of the ruined Church of St. John the Evangelist.

The Church was consecrated on 21st September 1760 by the then Lord Archbishop of Dublin, Most Reverend Charles Cobb D.D. Brendan, on the banks of the Santry River at Tonlegee Road and given the name of St. At that time it served a small rural community, however now 250 years later, the area has seen dramatic changes and particularly over the last 30 years, with massive Urban Development Programme and a huge inward growth of new parishioners. In 1820, the rector was Henry Moore, and from no later than 1837 to the 1860's, the office was held by William Maconchy, who is recorded as marrying Anna King at the parish church in 1823. Coolock was eventually placed in Union with Raheny in 1960. The Rector of Raheny was appointed in charge of both in March 1960, and the union was completed when he became Rector of Coolock in July of that year. From then on, there was to be a rector in Raheny, a curate in Coolock (the first was appointed in 1963), two churches, and a shared school (now Springdale National School, Raheny). For over twenty years, the Select Vestries of the parishes were also united, but this ended in 1981. The next rector of the United Parishes was Wilbert Kelly, appointed in 1970, and he was succeeded in 1975 by Cecil Wilson. The previous rector was James Carroll who retired in 2013. The present rector is Norman McCausland. Some famous Irish people from or associated with the area include the following:

Arthur Guinness from Beaumont House, Catherine MacAuley (Founder of the Sisters of Mercy), St. Brendan, Henry Grattan and Francis Caulfield (Second Earl of Charlemont).

11/09/2026

Many congratulations to Raheny Country Markets celebrating 35 years serving the community with wonderful home bakes and crafts! 👏👏🎉🎉

02/09/2026

Come join us for our Car boot sale at All Saints’ Church, Raheny this Saturday, 5th September 2026.

The Car boot sale opens for stall holders at 08:00am with all visitors/ buyers welcome from 09:00am.

Refreshments are available with delicious home baked cakes! Don’t miss the last Car boot sales of the season - final car boot sale is on Saturday, 19th September 2026.

28/08/2026

Joint Service for Church of St John the Evangelist, Coolock and All Saints’ Church, Raheny will be held at Church of St John the Evangelist, D05 P0A8, this Sunday, 30th August 2026 at 11:00am. All are very welcome.

27/08/2026

Archbishop Michael Jackson has announced two appointments to the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin. Canon Professor Anne Lodge has been appointed Canon Treasurer and the Revd Rob Jones has been appointed the 12th Canon.

You can read more on website: https://dublin.anglican.org/news/2026/08/26/appointments-to-the-chapter-of

Holy Trinity Church Pioneer Ministry - Church of Ireland

Archbishop Michael Jackson has announced two appointments to the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin. Canon Professor Anne Lodge has been appointed Canon Treasurer and the Revd Rob Jones has been appointed the 12th Canon.

Making the announcement, the Archbishop said: “The Reverend Canon Professor Anne Lodge has served the cathedral assiduously both as its inaugural Priest Scholar and as a member of the Chapter. This she has done in a voluntary capacity in addition to her full–time duties in Dublin City University and as Director of The Church of Ireland Centre. I am delighted that Anne has accepted my invitation to be Canon Treasurer in succession to the Very Reverend Tom O’Brien, Dean of Christ Church”.

He added: “The Reverend Robert Jones has served the diocese consistently and courageously over many years in a variety of parochial (as Rector of Rathmines with Harold’s Cross) and strategic capacities. During this time he has brought many people to faith in Jesus Christ and assisted them in sustaining this faith in the intricacies of daily life. I have great pleasure in appointing Rob to a Canonry in Christ Church Cathedral. I know that he will serve on the Chapter with compassion and wisdom.”

You can read more on our website: https://dublin.anglican.org/news/2026/08/26/appointments-to-the-chapter-of

Holy Trinity Church Pioneer Ministry - Church of Ireland

21/08/2026

05/08/2026

Come join us for our Car boot sale this Saturday 8th August 2026!

The Car boot sale opens for stall holders at 08:00am with all visitors/ buyers welcome from 09:00am.

Refreshments are available with delicious home baked cakes! Don’t miss the last Car boot sales of the season!

07/05/2026

Please come join us at All Saints’ Church, Raheny for our Car Boot Sales, commencing Saturday 16th May.

Stallholders admission - Cars €25, Vans €35 It is recommended to come early to secure a spot.

Gates will open for visitors/buyers from 09:00am.

Address

Tonlegee Road
Dublin
DUBLIN5

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+35318512459

Website

http://www.coolock.dublin.anglican.org/index.html

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