St Ann’s Church of Ireland sits at the junction of Dawson Street and Ann Street South, just a stone’s throw from Dublin’s famous Grafton Street. The Mansion House (the Lord Mayor’s residence) is just a few doors up from St Ann’s, and Leinster House – the home of the House of the Oireachtas – is just 300 metres away along Molesworth Street.
St Ann’s Parish was established by an Act of Parliament in 1707 on a defined area of land located between Grafton Street and Merrion Street. The church building didn’t come straight away, but much of it was complete by January 1721. The imposing west end facade that faces onto Dawson Street was rebuilt in 1868.
Today we sit right in the middle of Dublin’s retail, and much of our parish is occupied by retail, hospitality, business and government buildings. As such we’re often referred to as the church in the heart of the city with the city at its heart.
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Worship in St Ann’s
Visitors are welcome to join us for our Sunday worship at 11.00 every Sunday. The service alternates between Matins and Eucharist, with full choir.
We welcome all Christians, of all denominations or traditions, to join us for our services.
Upcoming Services
Holy Communion for Feast of St Philip the Deacon @ St Ann's
Said Eucharist
Visiting St Ann’s
The church is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.00pm for private prayer and visitors.
Travel to St Ann’s
Our address is:
St Ann’s Church of Ireland
18 Dawson Street
Dublin 2
D02 YV57
| Travel by car | As we are a city centre parish, there is no car parking available at the church, although there are a number of public carparks nearby, and some on-street parking in nearby streets. |
| Travel by tram | The Green Line Luas passes the west end of St Ann’s on Dawson Street, and the stop is only 100 metres along the street. |
| Travel by bus | Numerous buses including the E1, E2, 11, 37, 38, 39, 39A, 40, 44, 70 all stop on Dawson Street, and lots more on nearby streets. |
| Travel by bicycle | The are a number of bicycle parking stands on Anne Street South, and on Molesworth Street. There is also a Dublin Bikes stand on Molesworth Street. |
| Travel by foot | We are a 2 minute walk from Grafton Street, a 6 minute walk from the front of Trinity College, and a 15 minute walk from Dublin Castle. |
We recommend using the Transport for Ireland Plan a Journey website to work out how to get to us.