St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street – originally built in 1185 ,the current building dates to 1759, to the designs of John Smyth (who also gave us The Great South Wall harbour & the original Poolbeg Lighthouse). The church is best known as the site of Robert Emmets execution. ~1
St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street – originally built in 1185 ,the current building dates to 1759, to the designs of John Smyth (who also gave us The Great South Wall harbour & the original Poolbeg Lighthouse). The church is best known as the site of Robert Emmets execution. ~1
St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street – originally built in 1185 ,the current building dates to 1759, to the designs of John Smyth (who also gave us The Great South Wall harbour & the original Poolbeg Lighthouse). The church is best known as the site of Robert Emmets execution. ~1
St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street – originally built in 1185 ,the current building dates to 1759, to the designs of John Smyth (who also gave us The Great South Wall harbour & the original Poolbeg Lighthouse). The church is best known as the site of Robert Emmets execution. ~1
St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street – originally built in 1185 ,the current building dates to 1759, to the designs of John Smyth (who also gave us The Great South Wall harbour & the original Poolbeg Lighthouse). The church is best known as the site of Robert Emmets execution. ~1
Emmet launched a rebellion on 23rd July 1803 in order to seize Dublin Castle. But with only 200 men, it only amounted to a large-scale disturbance. Emmet fled into hiding, but was captured, tried, & found guilty of treason. He was hanged & beheaded in front of St. Catherines..~2
Emmet launched a rebellion on 23rd July 1803 in order to seize Dublin Castle. But with only 200 men, it only amounted to a large-scale disturbance. Emmet fled into hiding, but was captured, tried, & found guilty of treason. He was hanged & beheaded in front of St. Catherines..~2
Emmet launched a rebellion on 23rd July 1803 in order to seize Dublin Castle. But with only 200 men, it only amounted to a large-scale disturbance. Emmet fled into hiding, but was captured, tried, & found guilty of treason. He was hanged & beheaded in front of St. Catherines..~2
Emmet launched a rebellion on 23rd July 1803 in order to seize Dublin Castle. But with only 200 men, it only amounted to a large-scale disturbance. Emmet fled into hiding, but was captured, tried, & found guilty of treason. He was hanged & beheaded in front of St. Catherines..~2
Emmet launched a rebellion on 23rd July 1803 in order to seize Dublin Castle. But with only 200 men, it only amounted to a large-scale disturbance. Emmet fled into hiding, but was captured, tried, & found guilty of treason. He was hanged & beheaded in front of St. Catherines..~2
His body was initially buried in Bully's Acre, but was then removed. Rumours of his final resting place range from St Michan's, to St Peters (Aungier St, no longer standing), or St. Mobhi’s in Glasnevin. Although the rebellion was a failure, Emmet’s final speech at the trial...~3
His body was initially buried in Bully's Acre, but was then removed. Rumours of his final resting place range from St Michan's, to St Peters (Aungier St, no longer standing), or St. Mobhi’s in Glasnevin. Although the rebellion was a failure, Emmet’s final speech at the trial...~3
His body was initially buried in Bully's Acre, but was then removed. Rumours of his final resting place range from St Michan's, to St Peters (Aungier St, no longer standing), or St. Mobhi’s in Glasnevin. Although the rebellion was a failure, Emmet’s final speech at the trial...~3
His body was initially buried in Bully's Acre, but was then removed. Rumours of his final resting place range from St Michan's, to St Peters (Aungier St, no longer standing), or St. Mobhi’s in Glasnevin. Although the rebellion was a failure, Emmet’s final speech at the trial...~3
His body was initially buried in Bully's Acre, but was then removed. Rumours of his final resting place range from St Michan's, to St Peters (Aungier St, no longer standing), or St. Mobhi’s in Glasnevin. Although the rebellion was a failure, Emmet’s final speech at the trial...~3
has gone down in history. Abraham Lincoln memorized it by heart, & it's also thought to have influenced Churchill.

St. Catherines was deconsecrated in 1967, and passed into the hands of @DubCityCouncil & was used for exhibitions & concerts. It was here that @TheChieftains...~4
has gone down in history. Abraham Lincoln memorized it by heart, & it's also thought to have influenced Churchill. St. Catherines was deconsecrated in 1967, and passed into the hands of @DubCityCouncil & was used for exhibitions & concerts. It was here that @TheChieftains...~4
has gone down in history. Abraham Lincoln memorized it by heart, & it's also thought to have influenced Churchill. St. Catherines was deconsecrated in 1967, and passed into the hands of @DubCityCouncil & was used for exhibitions & concerts. It was here that @TheChieftains...~4
played their 1st gig, and a plaque celebrating this can be seen today. A memorial to those took part & were executed in Emmets 1803 Rebellion can also be seen.

Inside, a crypt holds the remains of several Earls of Meath, including Christopher Plunkett, 2nd Earl of Fingall...~5
who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Rathmines in 1649 – a decisive battle in the Irish Confederate Wars.
Behind the church lies the graveyard, originally dating to 1552, which was developed as a small park in 1985. Its recent renovation has opened up this historic site...~6
once more to the public. The church itself was fully refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and is a vibrant focal point for the local community. ~End
once more to the public. The church itself was fully refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and is a vibrant focal point for the local community. ~End
once more to the public. The church itself was fully refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and is a vibrant focal point for the local community. ~End
once more to the public. The church itself was fully refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and is a vibrant focal point for the local community. ~End
once more to the public. The church itself was fully refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and is a vibrant focal point for the local community. ~End
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