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Kilcock Church: Exterior view of the church in Kilcock, including the front lawn and also, on the left hand side, a view of the covenant. Rev. William Treacy P.P. commenced the erection of the Parochial Church in 1862 The church was consecrated on September 1st 1867 by Dr. James Walsh, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. The church was dedicated to God under the invocation of St. Coca, a sister of St. Kevin of Glendalough. This church is in the early gothic style. The architect was J.J. Mc Carthy (1817-1882), who also designed St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh and was responsible for the revival of the gothic style. The bell tower is 108 feet in height and now contains an automated bell which rings for the Angelus at 12 noon and 6p.m., ten minutes before each Mass and at times of Funerals. The church is 131 feet in length and 60 feet in width. It continues to enjoy the love, affection and respect of the people of the parish who like to gather for parish and family celebrations. People call regularly for quiet prayer, to light a candle and to find a peaceful moment. The church is very popular for weddings and it’s appeal has been recently enhanced by the development of our Jubilee Garden. |
