Does anyone have details of the history and purpose of the complex baptismal font at Saint Doulaghs Church near Dublin Ireland?

Answer 1

Hello, you are asking about the baptismal font at St Doulagh's church at balgriffin. do you mean the font in the church which is over 600 years old, or the open baptistery which dates back to the 6th century appprox, The open baptistery was used for full immersion of adults. The large covered well beside it was used for the baptism of infant boys This is named after the Hermit Doulagh, and the other covered well behind the open baptistery, is calledafter St Catherine, and it is reputed that female infants were baptised there.

The church of St Doulagh's is reputed to be the oldest stone roofed church in Ireland still in continuous use as a place of Christian worship. If you live in Dublin or intend visiting anytime in the future, go into the website for details of tours or a contact number to arrange one. At present tours are taking place every Sunday afternoon from 3.pm to 5.30pm Bus No's 42 and 43 stop outside. Or take the R107 road to the church on Malahide Road at Balgriffin.