Old Churches of Killiney

Building of the Church of Saints Alphonsus and Columba started in 1855 ‘among the gorse and boulders of the slope of Killiney Hill’ - barely a year after the railway was extended to Bray. It is built in the French Gothic style and the commanding spire is a landmark over the entire countryside.

Gerry Cosgrave will help us explore this important Church including the interior which is considered ‘a gem’.
Then a short walk will bring us to Cill Inion Leinin, the ancient monastic site from where Killiney gets its name. Local historian, Brian McBryan will tell the history of the Ancient Church.