Description:
Saint George’s church was built in 1801 through funding from Caroline, Countess of Kingston, modified and enlarged in 1830 to the designs of James and George Richard Pain, and further altered in the 1880s. The building is situated on the axis of George Street and Church Street in Mitchelstown from which the entire 18th century town plan hinges. It ceased to function as a place of worship in 2016 and remained empty until 2019 when it was purchased by Brigown Arts and Heritage Project, the primary goal of which is to conserve and protect the building and give it a new lease of life as an arts and heritage centre. Today, its two-stage 33m high tower is the most prominent feature in Mitchelstown. More information is available on https://www.saintgeorgesmitown.com/home.
Grants Awarded:
2020: €5,100 grant through the IGS London Chapter towards window repairs. Conservation engineer, John Kelly of DKP Partnership; Master Carpenter, James O’Brien.
2022: €3,000 grant through the IGS London Chapter towards the repair of chancel window. Conservation engineer, John Kelly of DKP Partnership; Master Carpenter, Mr. James O’Brien; Mary Leen, Stained Glass Restoration.
2023: €4,000 grant through the IGS London Chapter towards restoration of hooded gothic window. Conservation engineer, John Kelly of DKP Partnership; Master Carpenter, James O’Brien; scaffolding/window removal, Paul Coughlan (Brigown Construction).
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