Of Interest

Dublin's historic Trinity Church NOW REOPENED AFTER A CENTURY AS THE LABOUR EXCHANGE

Phase I of the restoration work on 'The Exchange', Trinity's newly-acquired historic building in Gardiner Street, is now complete. The original Trinity Church, built in 1839, closed in about 1909, and has been the Labour Exchange for almost a century. Now Trinity Church Network will be "seeking the welfare of the city" through the reopened building. It will become a lively centre of celebration for all of Trinity's congregations and for major city events, for personal restoration, training activities, community support, and for the arts. The fine building will be the central expression and administrative hub of Trinity Church Network, and the home of Trinity's Central congregation.

This is the third major church building to be reopened for worship in Dublin city centre (after St. Mark's Pearse Street and the beautiful St. Catherine's Thomas Street), in the current steady renewal of vital Christianity.

Trinity Church Network is seeking financial support from heritage agencies, businesses and interested individuals around the world. Contributions may be made online by credit card to help restore destiny and hope in one of Europe's fine old cities.

FINDING TRINITY CENTRAL

Sundays 10:30-12:15 

Very young children may be taken to the splendid new crèche. Older children and teenagers may join classes appropriate for their age during the later part of the meeting.

On most Sundays there is a coffee bar afterwards, and visitors will find this a good time to get to know Trinity members and find out about local events.

MONTHLY JOINT TRINITY CONGREGATIONS CELEBRATIONS

Joint worship celebrations for all Trinity congregations are usually held on the first Sunday of each month.

Recordings of messages may be ordered from the recording desk.

HOW TO GET TO TRINITY CHURCH CENTRAL AT THE EXCHANGE

DART to Tara Street station, closest DART platform and is best for approaching from south. (Click here for DART timetable.) 4-5 minutes walk, across river northwards and around behind Custom House. Cross street into Gardiner Street, walk under railway bridge and The Exchange is first building on the left. Connolly Station DART platform is about 7-8 minutes walk to The Exchange, and some southbound trains terminate here, but it's still best time-wise when approaching from north. Exit station along Luas platform, cross Amiens Street along tram tracks, and walk through Frenchman's Lane beside the Isaac's Hotel. The Exchange is straight across Gardiner Street.

TRAM: Luas Red Line eastbound to Busaras stop. Walk back 50m through Frenchman's Lane beside Isaac's Hostel, and the building is facing you across Gardiner Street.

Bus All city centre buses.

Car Free on-street parking on Sundays in Talbot Street (until 14.00) and free all day in loading bays. Irish Life Car Park beisde the building is only €5 for all-day Sunday - accessible from Lr Abbey Street opposite VHI.

CONGREGATION TEAM

Lynn Caldwell currently leads the Central congregation development team.