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Fisherwick Presbyterian Church
This neo-Gothic building belonging to Fisherwick Presbyterian Church was opened in 1901. It’s a beautiful robust looking edifice, typical of the late Victorian/Edwardian period and designed by the architect S.P. Close who won the competition to design it.
This is actually the second building because the original was located in Fisherwick Place when it was founded in 1823. However, due to the growth in population moving to the suburbs the congregation decided to establish a presence here on the Malone Road.
In the foyer there are several funerary monuments. This one is dedicated to Charles Thomson who died in 1855 while the next one recalls the Reverend James Morgan, first minster of this church who died 5th August 1873. The monuments were removed from the Fisherwick Place Church in 1902.
The fundamental shape of the building is at odds with the traditional forms for a Presbyterian church because this one was constructed in the shape of a crucifix. It’s not recorded why but it may have something to do with later alterations. In 1967 and 2004 the central aisle, a Tea Point and Resources Area were added.
The numerous wrought ironworks on this wall recall many of those who fought in the two World Wars, missionaries and donors of the past building projects.
This stain glass window in the south transept was created by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and depicts the Incarnation and the Nativity. It’s a striking illustration of biblical stories, vivid colours and fine detail. A line of text at the bottom dedicates the work of art to the: “Memory of Frank Mc Caughey Craig and his wife Sara Remington Charles.” It was erected by their children in 1930.
The two central stain glass windows commemorate the Pastor Rev. Henry Williamson who served from 1870-1898 and Rev. James Morgan from 1823-1873.
The last refurbishment also included installing additional lighting and interior redecoration. Quite an important element for this church though was the inclusion of art works by Helen Sanlon.
This Organ was made by J.W. Walker & Sons in 1901. It’s considered to be one of the best in Ireland although it’s had many additions and modifications since then. The organ has 10 ‘speaking stops’, 11 on the ‘swell’ and 9 ‘pedal stops’.
This little wooden font was a gift from the women of Fisherwick in 1921.
This baptismal font is made of Portland stone.
Finally, this large stain glass window portrays workers of local industries. It was executed by W.F. Clokey and installed in memory of John Bodel in 1956.
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#Correction: Central aisle was actually installed sometime before 1967.
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