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St Anne's Chapel
St Anne's Chapel is a 15th-century structure attached to St Audoen's Church, built in 1430 under the patronage of King Henry VI. Left exposed to the elements for years after losing its roof, the chapel underwent restoration in the 1980s. Today, it serves as a visitor reception centre with an exhibition detailing the history of the church complex. This modest medieval structure offers insight into Dublin's ecclesiastical heritage and what to see within the wider St Audoen's precinct.
Historical Exhibition
The historical exhibition occupies St Anne's Chapel, a 12th-century church that was refurbished as a visitor centre in the 1980s. The displays trace how this modest medieval parish church expanded over time to become a significant religious structure. You'll find medieval artefacts discovered during excavations on the church grounds, offering insight into Dublin's ecclesiastical heritage and development through the Middle Ages.
Stone of Destiny
The Stone of Luck is a late 9th-century stone slab housed in the main porch of the church. Since medieval times, it has been credited with supernatural properties, and merchants would visit to touch it for good fortune in their business dealings. What to see: this historic artefact remains a popular attraction for those seeking a blessing on their commercial ventures.
Forster and Andrews Organ
The Forster and Andrews organ is an instrument built in 1885 by the firm of the same name, based in Hull, England. What makes it particularly notable is that it still retains its original hand-pumped bellows, allowing it to function entirely without electricity. A remarkable example of 19th-century organ craftsmanship, visitors can observe this piece of engineering in working order during their visit to Dublin.
12th-century Anglo-Norman Fountain
The 12th-century Anglo-Norman font is a remarkable archaeological artefact housed in the porch of St. Audoen's Church. Unearthed during 19th-century excavations, it stands as one of Dublin's most significant material remains from the Norman period. This substantial stone basin represents the early medieval heritage of the city and offers tangible evidence of Norman settlement and religious life in medieval Dublin. What to see here includes not only the font itself, but also the church's other historical features dating from the same era.
Lord Portlester's Western Porch with Monuments
The western porch of St. Audoen's Church shelters the 15th-century tomb monuments of Sir Roland Fitz-Eustace, Lord Portlester, who died in 1496, and his wife Margaret, née D'Artois. This modest but distinctive space preserves the memorial of one of late medieval Ireland's most significant figures. The carved stonework remains a testament to the prominence and influence wielded by the Fitz-Eustace family during this period of Irish history.
- 1.St Anne's Chapel
- 2.Historical Exhibition
- 3.Stone of Destiny
- 4.Forster and Andrews Organ
- 5.12th-century Anglo-Norman Fountain
- 6.Lord Portlester's Western Porch with Monuments
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