St. Michan's Church
St. Michan's Church
Church Street
,
Dublin 7
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St Michan's church is the oldest Parish Church (still in weekly use) on the north side of the river Liffey, originally founded in 1095,the present church dates from 1685- renovated in 1825.
The peculiar dry atmospheric conditions in the vaults has resulted in the mummification of the corpses and visitors may see the result of this mummification on their guided tour.
Also on display in the vaults are the death mask of Wolfe Tone and the coffins of the 1798 rebels John and Henry Sheares.
Opening Times:
-March - October
Monday - Friday: 10.00am-12.45pm and 2.00pm-4.45pm (closed for lunchtime)
Saturday: 10.00am-12.45pm
-November - March
Monday - Friday:
12.30pm-3.30pm
Saturday: 10.00am-12.45pm
Closed Sun/Bank Holidays
May close for tours due to Weddings, funerals and other church events.
Admission Prices:
Adults €4.00
Children €3.00
Students and Seniors €3.50
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) €12.00
Group Admission Prices
Adults €3.00
Students and Seniors €2.50
School €2.00
Facilities
Full guided tours of vaults with Tour Guide. Guide leaflets in various languages. Gift shop with books, postcards and souvenirs. Full access to historic graveyard, church vaults are not.
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