Church of St. Mary

Church of St. Mary’s Haddington Road Dublin 4

When the Doolin family lived at Turners Cottages and at Malone Gardens, they went to hear Mass and celebrate important family occasions at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

The family christenings, first communions, confirmations, marriages and deaths are all recorded in the church records. From these I have obtained copies of christening and death certificates that have helped me to build the family tree.

Click here to see family certificates from the church records

The original church was built in 1839 and the rounded apse and altar was added in 1879. Later, in 1894, the facade, round belfry and the aisles were added . The fine tower with its delicate tracery was built in 1894 to the designs of W.G Doolin ! (of course I’m checking if he is related).

Click here to link to a website that has interesting pictures and information about the church.

Church of St. Andrew

Church of St. Andrew Dublin 2

The Murtagh family originally came from Co.Meath. Nanny Doolin (nee Murtagh) was born in Grand Canal Street, Dublin 2, in 1900 as the youngest of four girls. At that time, the Doolin family were living in Makin Street, just around the corner.

The Murtagh and the Doolin families worshiped at the Church of St. Andrew in Westland Row, Dublin 2.

Click here to see family certificates from the church records.

Click here to link to the Church of St. Andrew website.