Gazing at Clontarf Methodist Church, one might wonder about its origins. Clontarf Methodist Church stands at the junction of Clontarf Road and Saint Lawrence Road. Its history begins in 1906. It replaced an earlier church built in 1867. The church we see today was dedicated in June 1907. The architects, W.M. Mitchell and Sons, designed a cruciform-plan church. The Collen Brothers brought the design to life. They used high-quality stonework, with sandstone and granite details contrasting with the rough granite of the walls. Clontarf Methodist Church boasts beautiful stained-glass windows. These enhance the interior with artistry and color. The church has a hipped natural slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods. Carved granite adorns the eaves, verge stones, kneelers, and finials. The walls are snecked rusticated granite with cut granite quoins. Look closely and you’ll see an inscribed Portland stone plaque on the east transept. Over the years, Clontarf Methodist Church has adapted. It now houses a two-story crèche at the north end of the nave. Despite these changes, the church continues to serve its community. It remains a focal point for Clontarf. This enduring presence underscores the church’s importance in the lives of its congregation and the wider community.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church