There was a long road between deciding to build a church in Clontarf and opening the doors.

In March 1888 consent was obtained from the Dublin Presbytery to transfer the Gloucester Street congregation to Clontarf.

Twenty six months and £2343 later Clontarf Presbyterian church opens its doors for its first service.

If you want to know about the tower intrigue, building the organ and adding a vestry in 1931/1932 then have look here.