St John the Baptist, Church of Ireland, Valentia Island
We warmly welcome all who come to St John the Baptist. We sincerely hope that the rugged natural beauty of this spot on the far west of Ireland offers you peace, tranquility and clarity. About UsStay in TouchAbout St John the Baptist Church
The most westerly protestant church in Europe. Built in 1860, in the Gothic revival style, to a design by the renowned church architect, Joseph Welland, St John the Baptist was until 1922 the church of the Knights of Kerry. Standing on an east-west axis in what is now a delightful sensory garden, St John’s was constructed using Valentia slate, punched and drafted grey limestone and dressed red sandstone.
Service Times at St John the Baptist
Every Sunday (Summer Only) : 09:30 Holy Communion
If circumstances dictate, a Service of the Word my replace Holy Communion
Project 2070
Since 1858, St Patrick’s Church Kenmare has been a place of worship, ministry and welcome to all, whoever they may be, from wherever they come. This has become increasingly important over the last few years, as the town has become a major international tourist attraction, situated not only on the Wild Atlantic Way, but also forming the ‘jewel’ in the ring of Kerry and a gateway to the ring of Beara.
The regular congregation itself is equally multinational, with current membership including no less than eight different birth nations – and in the tourist season, we share worship and fellowship with visitors from countries all over the world.
We now wish to further develop the use of our beautiful historic building as an asset for the wider community, to host concerts and presentations; and we have received planning permission to extend the church in order to provide suitably accessible toilet and entrance facilities.
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