St. Augustine's Church
- Inscription on North Wall of St. Augustine's Church:
"This Chapel was originally built in the year of Our Lord 1780
and was 60 feet long by 42 feet wide.
The entrance to it from Great Georges Street
was obtained in the year 1826
in consequence of which
it was renewed, enlarged and improved in the year 1827
and is now 87 feet long by 42 feet wide.
It is dedicated to God in honor of the Holy Father St Augustine, Bishop of Hippo
by the Brethren of His Order of Hermits.
The Augustinian Convent of Cork was founded at first in the 13th century.
Its ruins commonly called the Red Abbey are still to be seen at the South side of the City.
Deo Gratias"
- Inscription on South East Entrance:
"This plaque is erected to commemorate
the reconstruction and completion of St Augustine's Church
Washington Street, Cork 24th Sept 1972
Architect Patrick Whelan Dip Arch MRIAI
Contractor John Sisk & Son Limited"
- Two water-fonts unearthed in 1948 in the Red Abbey are on display in the Church Porch.
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