A TALE OF TWO FOLLIES PLUS THE CHURCH OF THE MOST SACRED HEART 13/08/2025
While exploring the area near the modern Church of the Most Sacred Heart in Waterford, I was intrigued to discover two roads named "The Folly" and "Richardson's Folly." This was particularly surprising as I had just photographed the much older Church of the Most Holy Trinity in nearby Ballybricken. The juxtaposition of an ancient churchyard, with its 19th-century memorials, and a striking 20th-century building perfectly encapsulates the complex and evolving history of faith in Waterford.
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