[1] The Grand Canal was long established and Beggars Bush Barracks was built in 1827.

[1] The original architect is unknown, but the church is in the style of Gothic Revival.

[1] Internal plastering was completed in 1842, a passage was added on the east side of the church in 1844 and wooden flooring replaced the earthen one in 1848.

[1] In 1898 the frontage was erected - the architect was J. O'Callaghan and the builder was James Kiernan.

[1] The bell tower was erected shortly afterwards to a design by Walter Doolin and is known as the Lee Memorial Tower after the parish priest the Very Reverend James Canon Lee.