St. Michan's Church

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1. 1Orientation

   Standing here on Church Street, we are at the western edge of the medieval walled city of Dublin. St. …

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2. 2The Nave and Handel’s Organ — A Musical Legacy

   Step inside the nave and look toward the rear of the church to see one of St. Michan’s most prized treasures: the organ, installed in 1724. …

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3. 3Descending into the Vaults — The Science of Preservation

   We are now descending the steep, narrow stone steps into the crypt. Please mind your head; the ceiling here is low, and the air immediately becomes cooler and noticeably drier. …

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4. 4The Unknowns — The Nun, the Thief, and the Woman

   In this first vault, we encounter four figures known collectively as 'The Unknowns.' Look closely at the figure resting on the right-hand wall. She is believed to be female and is approximately 400 years old. …

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5. 5The Crusader — A Giant of the 12th Century

   We now move to the most famous resident of the crypts: the figure known as the Crusader. He is approximately 800 years old, dating back to the era when Irish knights joined the religious wars in the Holy Land. …

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6. 6The Rebels of 1798 — The Shears Brothers

   In a separate vault, we encounter a much more political and tragic chapter of Irish history. Here lie the remains of the Shears brothers, John and Henry, who were key figures in the 1798 Rebellion. …

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7. 7Aristocratic Vaults and the Lords of Leitrim

   As we move further into the crypt, we see vaults belonging to some of Ireland's most prominent aristocratic families. Unlike the simple wooden coffins of 'The Unknowns,' these are often highly decorated, some even adorned with…

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8. 8Final Reflections

   As we climb back up into the light of the nave, take a deep breath of the fresh Dublin air. The experience of St. …

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