We are pleased to confirm that The Church has signed up for the “Covid-19 Safety Charter” from Failte Ireland and that all our staff returning to work have completed comprehensive COVID-19 hygiene and safety control training course. What is the COVID-19 Safety Charter? The COVID-19 Safety Charter is a Government-endorsed initiative to reinforce confidence…
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The Man Who Built It All
The Beginning Thomas Burgh, the man who built it all, was born in Drumkeen, Co. Limerick in 1670. He was the third son of Rev. Ulysses Burgh and his wife Mary. He attended Mr. Delany’s school in Dublin and was later admitted to Trinity College, Dublin in November 1685. It appeared that he did not…
Six Nations Ireland Vs Wales
On February 8th, Ireland Vs Wales in the Guinness Six Nations 2020 at Aviva Stadium. Cheering can make you hungry! Kick off starts at 2.15pm, so stop in to fill up after the big game. Our delicious dinner menu will be a big win for everyone! Join us in The Gallery for a unique…
Six Nations Ireland Vs Scotland
On February 1st, Ireland Vs Scotland in the Guinness Six Nations 2020 at Aviva Stadium. Why should you face off against hunger? A good fan needs to be fueled to cheer on their team. Stop into The Church and join us for lunch before the game starts. Kickoff is at 4.45pm, so that gives you…
Chameleon Companies
There are some chameleon companies that make the businesses stand out from their competitors. New to Dublin, some businesses are converting old businesses into new ones. For example, The Church and Jervis Shopping Centre are two companies that have converted historical buildings into new businesses. The Church The Church has a unique aspect to it…
Dublin Pendulum Summit 2020
Dublin Pendulum Summit 2020 is coming January 8th! Pendulum Summit is a business themed motivational conference organized by former Munster rugby star Frankie Sheahan. Their main focus is Business and Self-Empowerment. The conference includes numerous speakers from many different walks of life. They offer inspiration on how to achieve personal success within your own life…
The Church | New Years Eve & Auld Lang Syne
The Church during New Years is exactly where you want to be. It’s a known thing that ‘Dubliners throw the best parties. So what would be better than spending the new year in a re-renovated church that shares the history of Dublin that dates back to 1876? Not many places, actually, because we are rated one of the Top 5 places to spend New Year’s Eve. Choose from one of our many New Years Eve dinner options and start the New Year the way you deserve!
The song, Auld Lang Syne, is part of the Hogmanay celebrations in the Scottish tradition of New Year’s Eve. On the 31st of December, when the clock strikes midnight, friends and family will hold hands with their arms crossed and sing out loud together. Robert Burns is the first known person to ever record the song, though he did no compose it. It’s said to be an ancient song that an old man had sang to him before singing it himself.
The term “Auld Lang Syne” can be translated to “for old times sake” and is about preserving old relationships and taking a moment to reflect on the year. When singing the song, there is a technique to performing the song:
Everyone stands in a circle holding hands, then at the beginning of the final verse, “And there’s a hand in my trusty friend”, they cross their arms across their bodies so that their left hand is holding the hand of the person on their right and their right-hand holds that if the person on their left.
When the song ends, everyone rushes to the middle, still holding hands. Then after forming a circle again, everyone turns under the joined arms, so they end up facing outwards while still holding hands.
The Church | A Local Parishioner | Theobald Wolfe Tone
Theobald Wolfe Tone was born in 1763 in Dublin and baptized within St. Mary’s Church. Originally, he wanted to be an actor but instead went on to study law at Trinity College. He was active in the debate club and was elected Auditor in 1785. In 1791, he wrote an essay, “A Northern Whig,” which…
National Chocolates Day: Chocolate Craze
National Chocolates Day is on November 29th Try one of our delicious chocolate desserts. We have two options for this wonderful day that are served daily in The Gallery. This is our upstairs dining that offers a new and different experience from our main floor dining. Enjoy the beautiful dining with a view of our…
The Church | Our Curious Connection with a Turkish Bath
In 1910, a very wealthy parishioner Mr. John North commissioned a new glass window for St. Mary’s Church. The previous one was destroyed by the upset folks of Dublin after an upset in the 1852 election. John North was the owner of a “Hammam” which was a Turkish Bath on O’Connell Street. The window we…