The Tin Church at Laragh

The Tin Church at Laragh. The tin church at Laragh About three or four miles west of here, is the tin Church of St. Peter's Church in Laragh, County Monaghan. It is a tin tabernacle, constructed in 1890 from corrugated iron and timber. The Swiss-Gothic design of the church was inspired by travels on the continent in the 1880’s by Laragh Tweed Mill operator James McKean and his wife, while on their honeymoon. As you approach from either side and round a bend in the road, this highly unusual Tin Church stands dramatically on a high rock overlooking a small, fast flowing river. It is a rare example of a 19th century corrugated iron clad church. Local stories suggests McKean had the mill river realigned to create the spectacular site in Aughnamullen parish, the intention being to build a Catholic church to serve the mill workers of the town. However, following a breakdown in industrial relations, a falling out with the local clergy and the eventual permanent closure of the Irish Laragh Tweed factory in 1885, St. Peter's was eventually built in 1890 and consecrated as Church of Ireland on 13 August 1891. It was de-consecrated in 1962. Fifty years later, Laragh Heritage group was formed to raise funds, to restore St. Peter's back to its former glory. The Tin Church is now open to the public, and free to visit 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm including Bank Holidays. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Church,_Laragh