A random walkabout in Newport Co Mayo led me to this fine building, St Patrick’s Church.
It was built in 1914-8 and opened in 1918.
There’s nothing quite like the smell inside a church; old, smoky, woody, sweet. The scent in St Patrick’s seems more raw than the usual churchy smells. There’s no fresh paint or furniture polish masking the alluring scent of old wood and stale Myrrh and frankincense.
Do smells echo in high-ceilinged churches? I feel like they do.
There’s this side door that’s barred on the inside.
The confession box! Now, this brings back memories. I don’t think these type of confession boxes are used much anymore. Definitely not in this church. I had a peek inside and it’s being used for storage.
Last but not least, the poor box. I’m pretty sure it’s no longer in use.
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Church doors are always amazing. These are wonderful.
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Thanks Darlene.
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What a magnificent church. I think you’re right about the smells. A church we used to attend was about 80 years old when the decided to paint the interior. The first thing they did was to erect scaffolding and clean the candle smoke off the walls and ceilings. The place never smelled (or felt) the same again. I love the photo looking up those beautiful stairs.
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Those lovely old smells, ruined by lovely paint! 😄Thanks, Dan.
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Gloria, I really like the double black doors with the stained glass circle windows. Very striking.
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Yes, I think so too. Thank you! 😀
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I love church doors especially the older churches. A great collection of doors this week, Gloria!
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Yes, Miriam. The old doors are fabulous! Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Gloria!
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That last door, half open, with a window visible inside. That’s a remarkable photo
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Now that I look at it more closely, I see what you mean.
I remember thinking at the time that the handrail on the steps were in my way of a good photo. Thanks for visiting!
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