in Glenties.
St. Connell’s Church, Glenties was designed by the architect, the late Mr. Liam Mc Cormick, Derry and was officially opened on Sunday 19th May 1974 by the Bishop of Raphoe, the late Bishop Anthony Mac Feely. Mr. Mc Cormick has won several awards for the design of his churches and he got an award for this church too.
Surrounded by trees, the Church echoes a feeling of encloure, its high pitched slated roof enclosing the building almost to the ground on both sides. The tall gable ends are white rough-cast. Mr. Mc Cormick makes three strong statements in the design of the Church. 1. Design blending with the environment. 2. The Role of Nature. 3. The Importance of Baptism.
St. Connell’s Church reflects the meeting of the two glens; the Big Glen and the Wee Glen. Na Gleanntai(The Glens) from which the town gets it’s name. The Church has a strong natural light coming mainly from the roof window and the low level window overlooking the landscape area. As we enter this beautilful Church we cross over water and this will remind us of Baptism, the gateway to the Eucharist.
Not sure I like it...kinda of depressed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Angie.
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It's totally a different design than I am used to, but the architecture is very nice.
ReplyDeleteLooks rather threatening? You should feel welcomed...
ReplyDeleteVery contemporary
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see the interior of it, Bill. Will have to google it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally unexpected sight to see. I would love to see the inside.
ReplyDeleteInteresting church, with that lonely tree.
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You can tell that is from the 70s. Our condos were built in the 70s and look similar in style. Our clubhouse looks a lot like the church. Our condos are called California Shed Style. I would never think of Ireland as having that kind of architecture..but----there it is. Diana
ReplyDeleteThat's a very large church, I can see the 1970s age to it. have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery modern looking. Reminds me of Québec's churches.
ReplyDeleteA very modern design ... I like the sound of the inside.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That roof really stands out.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful
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How unusual a structure! Sorry I've been absent!
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It would be a great roof for sun panels but that is until now a not done thing I guess at churches.
ReplyDeleteSuch a modern touch, indeed. The latest church I have seen being put up looks more like a store. Thank you so much for your kind words and more. All the best to a lovely May!
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting design for a church!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
That's a DRAMATIC slope!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very attractive church.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building but for the churches I prefer the old classic structure.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a toboggan run!
ReplyDeleteImpressive structure, it overwhelms my senses wondering what seeing it in person will be like.
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Very modern.
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The architectural style of the church is beautiful and unique.
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Wonderful design :-D
ReplyDeleteIt's very modern, isn't it? I'd love to see the view from the other side -- inside and out.
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