History of Parish
History
The parish of Glasson is also known as Tubberclair parish and shares its boundaries with the parish of Drumraney/Tang and also with the diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise. There is only one parish church dedicated to Our Lady under the title of 'Her Immaculate Conception'. Rev. Seamus Mulvany is parish priest.
The original church was built in 1807. The present church was rebuilt during the 1830's. The long aisle was added during Fr. Murray's time and it was re-roofed in 1891. It was probably at this time that the old gallery, now gone, was added. Extensive repairs were effected by Fr. Gaughran during 1917-18. It was at this time too that porches were added. The tower, which is a beautiful feature, was built in 1881. Each successive parish priest has carried out improvements to the church at Tubberclare. The latest restoration was carried out during 1999 in preparation for the Jubilee Year. The Church was re-opened and re-dedicated by Bishop Michael Smith on the 17th October 1999.
The parish of Glasson is also known as Tubberclair parish and shares its boundaries with the parish of Drumraney/Tang and also with the diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise. There is only one parish church dedicated to Our Lady under the title of 'Her Immaculate Conception'. Rev. Seamus Mulvany is parish priest.
The original church was built in 1807. The present church was rebuilt during the 1830's. The long aisle was added during Fr. Murray's time and it was re-roofed in 1891. It was probably at this time that the old gallery, now gone, was added. Extensive repairs were effected by Fr. Gaughran during 1917-18. It was at this time too that porches were added. The tower, which is a beautiful feature, was built in 1881. Each successive parish priest has carried out improvements to the church at Tubberclare. The latest restoration was carried out during 1999 in preparation for the Jubilee Year. The Church was re-opened and re-dedicated by Bishop Michael Smith on the 17th October 1999.
