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Only an outline of the Chapel exists today in a shape of a crucifix. The Chapel gave rise to name of Chapel Street and it was the site of the first Catholic church in Mountmellick. Building of the chapel was commissioned by Rev. Thady Dunne and continued by of Rev. Anthony Dunne, nephew of Rev. Thady Dunne. Rev. Thady Dunne was buried in the cemetery surrounding the outline of the Chapel in 1807. Construction of the Church was completion of the Church in 1812 and it also contained a school. The church was in use until St. Joseph’s Church opened in 1878.
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MountmellickLS
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