Photograph of Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Blackrock
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Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Blackrock

Blackrock, Louth

Catholic

Archdiocese of Armagh

Mass Times

Regular weekly timetable

Mon

  • 10:00

Tue

  • 10:00

Wed

  • 10:00

Thu

  • 10:00

Fri

  • 10:00

Sat

  • 10:00
  • 18:30 Vigil

Sun

  • 10:00
  • 12:00

Times can change on holy days of obligation and over Christmas and Easter; check with the parish before travelling.

About Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Blackrock

Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Blackrock dates from 1923 and is built in the Hiberno-Romanesque style. The church is built of rubble limestone under a pitched slate roof. Notable features include stained-glass windows, an internal gallery and a marble altar. It was designed by Ralph Byrne.

Notable features

Inside, a blind round-headed arcade frames a group of lancets, and statuary is placed in wall niches. Timber confessionals are set flush with the walls, while a marble Pietà is located in the entrance porch.

Architectural details in this description and profile from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, © Government of Ireland, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised by Christianity.ie.

Plan your visit

Prayer and devotions

  • AdorationMonday to Saturday, 9:00–9:55 am

Sources: Parish Details | Archdiocese of Armagh

Clergy

  • Parish Priest Very Rev Pádraig Keenan
  • Deacon Rev Mr Dermot Clarke

Location & contact

Address

Sea Rd, Haggardstown, Blackrock, Blackrock, Louth