Christ Church, Castlebar

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Christ Church in Castlebar sits at the edge of the town's park known as The Mall. The church was built in 1739 but the tower and clock came later in the 1800s.

The church is directly situated across from the original Bingham residence and is connected by a path that cuts through The Mall. This path was a private, tree-lined walk for the Lucan family to attend their services. The park was known then as The Green but the walk covered with the trees lent it the name The Mall, by which it is still known today.

The church was damaged during the rebellion of 1798 and underwent renovations. It was restored again in the 1990s and is still in use today. While there are fewer services now than there used to be, the church is often used for concerts and it is a main venue for the annual Mayo International Choral Festival.

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As member of this church, where would the families circa 1840's be buried? I understand there was a great fever and disease in the 1847-49. My ancestor Thomas Murray was clerk for the church and his wife and two sons where lost due to the fever.

Shaunery

Friday 3rd February 2023 04:18AM

I am also interested in this information ~ same ancestors. I believe Mary and sons are buried in cemetery maybe same site. And I believe Thomas Murray is buried there. I have not been able to find site but would love it if there was anyway to confirm. Any church records from that time? Also I tested in more info on Mary - parents, siblings?