1. History Introduction

2. History of the church where you live In most Irish villages and towns the church is right in the centre In bigger towns there are multiple churches reflecting the religious denominations of the population over time

3. Method: How to be church detectives When you get to your local church or monastery, these are the things you need to take note of: The name of the saint the church is dedicated to. The age of the church – what is the oldest dated monument you can find in the building? Is there a date on the sign or over the door?

4. Consider How old is the building? Did the town grow up around the church or was the church built when the town was already established? Has anything of note happened to the church? Has anyone famous been connected to the church or the parish history?

5. Task Find an interesting story associated with the history of your church, either the building itself or its place in the community. Make a short (1 minute) report on the story, using an audio/visual recording.