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Local rumour suggests McKean had the mill river realigned to create the spectacular site in Aughnamullen parish, the intention being to build a Catholic church to serve the mill workers of the town. However, following a breakdown in industrial relations, a falling out with the local clergy and the
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eventual permanent closure of the Irish Laragh Tweed factory in 1885, St. Peter's was eventually built in 1890 and consecrated as Church of Ireland on 13 August 1891.
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The Swiss-Gothic design of the church was inspired by travels on the continent in the 1800s by Laragh Tweed Mill operator James McKean and his wife.
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In 2012, Laragh Heritage group was formed to raise funds to restore St. Peter's back to its former glory.
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On 13 September 2014, St. Peter's Church was officially reopened.
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An interior view of the altar and stained glass window
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constructed in 1890 from corrugated iron and timber.
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St. Peter's Church, Laragh, Co.Monaghan.

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Dedication
St. Peter
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County Monaghan
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An interior view of the altar and stained glass window
"St. Peter's Church, Laragh, Co. Monaghan"


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"Church of St. Peter's, Laragh, Co. Monaghan"
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