Waterford
We walked through two churches in Waterford.
St. Savior's Catholic Church was just across the street from our hotel.
St Saviour’s priory, Bridge Street, is home to a small community of Dominicans who are engaged in the liturgical and sacramental life of their priory church. The church and priory are located in Waterford’s city centre, in the heart of a rejuvenated residential area.
It's very plain on the outside. There's no clue to the beauty that lies within these walls.
It appears that these are hand painted frescoes around the altar. The atmosphere was very serene.
I quietly photographed this nun deeply invovled in prayer.
The altar area is bright and inviting. 
Very impressive pulpit. Click here (http://www.dominicans.ie/friars/communities/waterford/history.html) for a history of St. Savior's, Waterford.
Christ Church Cathedral from the street.
All but one of the stained glass windows from the original cathedral were left out of the reconstruction of the present structure.
The Baptists and the Episcopalians are separated by an aisle!
The Apostle Paul would feel right at home in this pulpit.
Leave it to me to find the beautiful wooden choir loft.
Look at the Wedgwood trimmings. Aren't they lovely?
Multi-piped organ - magnificent.
We received a warm welcome upon arrival. Do we look like tourists?
Waiting in the pew box for church to begin. 
The other church we visited was Christ Church Cathedral. We walked through several blocks, peppered with crumbling, medieval buildings to make our way to this church.
The Cathedral of The Holy Trinity, Christ Church has been a constant presence in Waterford, in one form or another, since the 11th century. Built on a site of Christian worship which dates back to 1050 and probably before, the building is steeped in history. The only neo - classical Georgian Cathedral in Ireland, it is an important part of the Church of Ireland, and is considered to be of enormous architectural importance. The Cathedral, in addition to continuing as a place of Christian worship, is now used as a venue for concerts, recitals and exhibitions adding to the cultural life of Waterford.
Christ Church Cathedral from the street.
All but one of the stained glass windows from the original cathedral were left out of the reconstruction of the present structure. 
The Baptists and the Episcopalians are separated by an aisle!
The Apostle Paul would feel right at home in this pulpit.
Leave it to me to find the beautiful wooden choir loft.
Look at the Wedgwood trimmings. Aren't they lovely?
Multi-piped organ - magnificent. Click here (http://www.christchurchwaterford.com/heritage_history.html) to learn more about this Cathedral.
Dublin
This is the Abbey Presbyterian Church where Bill's granddaughter Kate interned last winter. Abbey, also known as "Findlater's Church," has a rich history dating back to 1864.
Bill has a picture of the outside of the church (I'll post it when he sends it to me.)
Bill has a picture of the outside of the church (I'll post it when he sends it to me.)
These are some that Graham took on Sunday morning.
We received a warm welcome upon arrival. Do we look like tourists? 
Waiting in the pew box for church to begin. The organist was practicing, much to our great pleasure.
Really lovely sounds came from this organ.
Click on this site http://www.abbeychurch.ie/ for more information about Abbey.
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