Probe into how historic city church faced demolition

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2004 / October 21 2004: Probe into how historic city church faced demolition

A major investigation is underway in Cork into the partial demolition of an historic church associated with famous temperance campaigner Fr Mathew. Horrified locals contacted Cork City Council yesterday when they realised a demolition crew had begun dismantling the famous city centre church on Blackmore Lane, off Fr Mathew Quay. The church, which is understood to be almost 200 years old, had been in a near-derelict condition for some time.

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