tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post1719873943579342313..comments2023-10-17T12:19:22.853+01:00Comments on The Catholic Heritage Association of Ireland: Mass for the Month of the Holy RosaryCatholic Heritage Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931529213337535429noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-12139122414608596612012-10-26T09:27:00.122+01:002012-10-26T09:27:00.122+01:00The article states: "Notably, over each of th...The article states: "Notably, over each of the Altars cherubs are painted by the artist, Peter Rogers, supposedly using his children as models." This is indeed true. Peter was my great-grandfather, and so one of those cherubs is my grandmother (Frances Hiney, who lived in Portlaoise)! My aunt Maureen (one of Frances's daughters) could recognise them. Such beautiful work.Angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-78909735867313830032011-10-27T21:46:02.344+01:002011-10-27T21:46:02.344+01:00Its not so rare to find a coherant gothic church i...Its not so rare to find a coherant gothic church in the old country but really rare to find a romanesque one. Patrick's Purgatory has a real innovative basilica but just too big for it to grab the imagination. Nothing I seen can pick up the genius of Cormac's Chapel on the Mount of Cashel. The Cathedral of Learning picked that style as the high point of Irish Civilisation for their Irish room. Good to see a romanesque revival in this country but it normally goes for purist classical or mission-style. Why is nobody inspired by Durham or Cashel or Cluniac Cathedrals and Abbeys?Quis ut Deushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428389266197679366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-43332585843097160832011-10-25T17:12:50.105+01:002011-10-25T17:12:50.105+01:00There isn't a single aspect of this event that...There isn't a single aspect of this event that doesn't look fabulous. Could I suggest that you include details of the Masses that are forthcoming as well as reports of those that have already taken place? Regards,<br /><br />IsobelBizzy Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007613818107256102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-35836670738454176532011-10-06T10:07:23.874+01:002011-10-06T10:07:23.874+01:00This is a temple of God and a house of prayer. It ...This is a temple of God and a house of prayer. It looks like a little bit of heaven on earth.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254609752299224301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-82875321795310622362011-10-05T19:46:43.837+01:002011-10-05T19:46:43.837+01:00I stopped off here after the last time you put up ...I stopped off here after the last time you put up pictures. It's an amazing space full of peace and beauty. They really should have a sign or something for it off the road.Shandon Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08054708322584874701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-32990359215140446832011-10-05T16:01:28.770+01:002011-10-05T16:01:28.770+01:00I pass through Abbeyleix on the way to Tipp a lot....I pass through Abbeyleix on the way to Tipp a lot. I never realised how lovely the church was. Must stop and say a prayer next time I'm passing.VCrowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428132278442658415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-821994683322418582011-10-03T20:42:09.250+01:002011-10-03T20:42:09.250+01:00I checked the little angel figures and they are re...I checked the little angel figures and they are really gorgeous. You can see how each has its individual personality. Just adorable. I love the delicate richness of the decoration overall. I would love to know if he decorated any other buildings or where I could see his work.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422232126454563383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-77560655524153440412011-10-03T18:48:12.225+01:002011-10-03T18:48:12.225+01:00I agree, it was a good turnout with people braving...I agree, it was a good turnout with people braving some unpleasant weather. Its a lovely church and I particularly liked the frescos which are very fine.Just a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517341215955002045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-54977885497457294712011-10-02T23:08:05.439+01:002011-10-02T23:08:05.439+01:00Got to one at last. Great job lads. Good numbers d...Got to one at last. Great job lads. Good numbers despite the rain. Rosary at the beginning was totally appropriate. Sermon was right on the money. More of this sort of thing!Rathlin Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738948484585221933noreply@blogger.com