St Mary's Chapel of Ease

St Mary's Place North, Dublin 7, Dublin, Ireland

Closed or Private

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Also known as “The Black Church”, St Mary’s Chapel of Ease was built in 1830 as a place of worship for the Church of Ireland. It was designed by John Semple and was constructed using calp stone which gives it its distinct appearance. The church was deconsecrated in 1962 and has since been repurposed as office space.

Local folklore tells of a young woman who took her own life at the church when her lover rejected her. It is said that a ghostly woman in a white dress has been spotted inside and outside of the old church. Shadowy figures and strange lights have also been spotted when the building has been empty, and ethereal organ music, whispering and footsteps have been heard within its walls.

A famous legend also tells that if you walk around the church anticlockwise three times at the stroke of midnight, you will meet the devil himself.

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Further Information

Venue Name

St Mary's Chapel of Ease

Classification(s)

Cathedral or Church

Notes On This Listing

The church is now in use as private office space and is not normally open to the public.

Closed or Private

St Mary’s Chapel of Ease is either closed or it may be a private or inaccessible property.

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