Church of St. John, Cratloe

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The Church of St. John, is the Roman Catholic parish church of Cratloe, in County Clare, Ireland. It was originally built in 1791 by Fr. James Ward, the parish priest at that time. Two transepts having been added to the original chancel and nave in 1806, by Fr. Jeremiah Cronin. The doorway to the right transept is a medieval doorway, believed to have come from one of the earlier churches of Kilfintenan or Craughaun in the parish. It is one of only three remaining 'barn' churches in Ireland built during penal times, a time when Roman Catholics were not allowed practice their religion. In 1828 Daniel O'Connell, an MP for County Clare who would later go on to be known as The Liberator, made a speech outside the church about the Catholic Emancipation Act, arguing that Catholic Members of Parliament should be allowed take their seat once elected, which was forbidden at that time. The quaint country church is popular for weddings, and a number of celebrity weddings have been held here, including that of Sharon Corr, of the musical group The Corrs. ()

Coordinates: 52°41'53"N, 8°45'20"W

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Church of St. John – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: King John's Castle, Thomond Park, Bunratty Castle, Limerick Museum.

5.8 miE
13th-century riverside fortress
King John's Castle, Limerick
148 min walk • King John's Castle, a commanding fortress and historical beacon, stands proudly on King's Island in the heart of Limerick, Ireland. This 13th-century castle, which overlooks the majestic River Shannon, is a testament to the city's medieval heritage and its pivotal role...
5 miE
Specialty museum, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thomond Park, Limerick
128 min walk • Thomond Park, nestled in the historic city of Limerick, Ireland, is a bastion of rugby union and a fortress for its home team, Munster Rugby. With a capacity of 25,600 spectators, this iconic stadium has been a hallowed ground for sports enthusiasts since its opening...
2.4 miW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Bunratty Castle, Bunratty
61 min walk • Nestled in the quaint village of Bunratty in Ireland, Bunratty Castle stands as a majestic testament to the country's rich medieval heritage. This imposing fortress, originally constructed in the 15th century, has been authentically restored to its former glory...
5.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Limerick Museum, Limerick
148 min walk • The Limerick Museum, nestled in the historic city of Limerick, Ireland, is a repository of the city's rich cultural heritage and history. As a prominent cultural institution, it holds an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits that illuminate the diverse...
5.7 miE
52°40'13"N • 8°37'36"W
Thomond Bridge, Limerick
146 min walk • Bridge
5.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Sarsfield Street, Limerick
149 min walk • Sarsfield Street is a street in Limerick, Ireland. The street commences at Sarsfield Bridge and continues in a south east direction forming a crossroads junction with Liddy Street and Henry Street. The street continues towards its junction with O'Connell Street where it ends.
4.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Kilrush Church, Limerick
126 min walk • Kilrush Church, also called St. Munchin's Church, is a medieval church and a National Monument in Limerick City, Ireland.
3.6 miS
Forts and castles
Carrigogunnell
92 min walk • Carrigogunnell Castle is a medieval Irish fortification near the village of Clarina, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Limerick. The structure dates to at least the early 13th century, and was sleighted in September 1691 after being captured during the second siege of Limerick.
5.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Bedford Row, Limerick
149 min walk • Bedford Row is a shopping street in Limerick, Ireland. The street is named after John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1757 to 1761.
5.8 miSE
Universities and schools
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
148 min walk • Mary Immaculate College, also known as MIC and Mary I, is a College of Education and Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, the university level College of Education and the Liberal Arts is academically linked with the University of Limerick.
4.8 miE
Universities and schools
Limerick Institute of Technology, Limerick
122 min walk • The Limerick Institute of Technology is a constituent institute of the Technological University of the Shannon, located in Limerick, Ireland. The institute has campuses in Limerick, and in both Thurles and Clonmel in County Tipperary, as well as a regional learning centre in Ennis, County Clare.