costello chapel

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 on March 7 1891. His remains were interred in the sunken space to the right of the entrance.

The couple were well known and respected in Carrick. Edward was a leading Merchant and was considered to be a man of great kindness and charity. Mary Josephine Costello was born in County Longford. The couple had no family.