Cill Iníon Léinín re-opening ceremony
Killiney Ancient Church and Graveyard, 8th September 2024
The Cill Iníon Léinín 6th-century heritage site has been closed for 2 years, as the boundary wall was in a dangerous condition. Repair works have now been completed by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council with support from the Heritage Division of the Dept of Housing, Local Govt & Heritage funded by the Community Monuments Fund.
During the Summer, local volunteers kindly helped to clear the site, which had become overgrown.
The re-opening ceremony took place on Sun 8th September at 3pm.
The gate to Killiney Ancient Church & Graveyard is normally locked. The key may be borrowed from the Café in Killiney Dart station (A small deposit is required). Please check café opening hours before visiting. Other enquires regarding access can be emailed to killiney.ancient.church@gmail.com
The running order for the event was as follows:
· Ecumenical memorial blessing – led by Fr Richard Behan & Rev Ruth Elmes
· Guest speaker – Historian Rob Goodbody – Historical perspective
· “Voices from the Grave” – Historical monologue in costume, by Catherine Beatty, with Dave Hardy as ‘Fahy the Piper’
· Musical accompaniment, including the Bonham String Quartet
· Choral singing – “Cill Iníon Léinín singers” conducted by Máire Mannion
· Refreshments served afterwards by the committee
Wrap up by Brian McBryan Chairman, Committee for the preservation & maintenance of Cill Iníon Léinín Ancient Church & Graveyard
Read the history of Cill Iníon Léinín HERE