churches historical carrick on shannon

This chapel, the smallest in Ireland and probably the second smallest in the world, is wonderful example of one man's true love for his wife. It was commissioned by Edward Costello in the memory of his wife Mary Josephine Costello after she died at the age of 47 on 6th of October 1877.

On April 22nd 1879 the Chapel was dedicated, Requiem Mass was offered and Mary Josephine's remains were interred in a sunken place to the left of the entrance Edward Costello died at the age of 68 o...