In this episode, we will begin to explore the second building scheme that made monumental additions to Newry Cathedral between 1888 to 1892. We’ll share newly uncovered details of the scheme, that were not included in any of the previously published histories of the cathedral, thanks to research by Dalton Short. The scheme added two transepts, a new sacristy, a magnificent bell tower and much more. We’ll take you behind the scenes, inside the bell tower, where we’ll find a collection of artefacts dating back to the earliest days of the cathedral. We’ll learn about Bishop Thomas McGivern who oversaw the work and the prolific Cork architect George Coppinger Ashlin who designed the improvements.

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Credits

This episode was written produced and presented by me, Mark Byrne, with additional material adapted from various works as detailed in the description, including new newspaper sources recently found by Dalton Short. Linda Byrne provided the voiceover for various newspaper articles.

Music

Original music ‘Piano Trio in G 1. Allegro Moderato’ composed specially for this series by Kevin Canavan. ©2022 Kevin Canavan. All Rights Reserved. Soundcloud.com/kevycanavan

References:

1. Dean A. Davies, ‘Bishops associated with the building of the cathedral’ in Seanchas Dhroim Mór, the journal of Dromore Diocesan Historical Society.

2. Mildred Dunne, ‘The early career of George Coppinger Ashlin (1859-1869) Gothic Revival architect.’ Thesis submission to the University of Trinity College, October 2001.

3. ‘John Pius Leahy, O.P., Bishop of Dromore.’ Part I & II. The Irish Monthly, Nov., 1890, Vol. 18, No. 209 (Nov., 1890), pp. 561-570 - Irish Jesuit Province.

4. Rev. Edward Campbell. ‘Cathedral of SS. Patrick and Colman Newry’. P. Bennett, Hill Street, Newry, 1948.

5. Fr. Michael Murtagh, ‘St. Patrick’s Dundalk an anniversary account’, 1997. Bellew Print, Dundalk.

Newspaper articles:

1. ‘IMPROVEMENTS IN HILL STREET CATHEDRAL’, Newry Reporter 24th Sept 1887

2. ‘Tenders’ - Newry Reporter 6th February 1888

3. ‘ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL NEWRY - COMPLETION OF THE NEW TOWER’. Irish News, 19th December 1892

4. ‘IMPROVEMENTS IN NEWRY, Newry Telegraph November 16th 1893.

5. ‘Death of Most Reverend Pius Leahy....’ The Dundalk Democrat and People’s Journal, September 13th, 1890.

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Neither Newry Cathedral Parish nor the Diocese of Dromore claims ownership of, or responsibility for, the content of this podcast. ©2022 Mark G. Byrne. All Rights Reserved.