About Church of the Three Patrons
The Church of the Three Patrons, built in 1859, is a Gothic Revival masterpiece on Rathgar Avenue in Rathmines, dedicated to SS. Peter, Paul, and Andrew. Its granite spire soars 200 feet, a landmark visible across south Dublin, with intricate tracery, rose window, and interior mosaics funded by local benefactors during the Famine aftermath.
As Rathmines' Catholic parish church, it served booming immigrant communities, hosting masses and schools that shaped the suburb.
What to Expect
Open for masses; admire nave, confessionals, and side chapels.
Insider Tips
Climb for views (if allowed); visit during festivals. Nearby Rathmines Village eateries. Locals cherish its acoustics for midnight mass.
A vital 19th-century historic site.