Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. CAVAN, UPPER LAVEY (STRADONE), CHURCH OF ST DYMPNA (RC)

Name: RYAN, JOHN [2]
Building: CO. CAVAN, UPPER LAVEY (STRADONE), CHURCH OF ST DYMPNA (RC)
Date: 1859-1861
Nature: New church. Architect 'Mr Ryan' i.e. John Ryan of Dublin? 105 x 35 ft. comprising nave, chancel, sacristies, porches and belfry. To cost about £1,500. Spire to be added later. Tenders invited Jul 1859. Consecrated 13 Oct 1861.
Refs: Meath People 16 Jul 1859; DB 1, 1 Aug 1859, 103; 3, 15 Sep,1 Nov 1861, 637,666;  Kevin V. Mulligan, The Buildings of Ireland: South Ulster (2013), 537.