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Dublin Ireland Temple

Announcement of the Dublin Ireland Temple

President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Dublin Ireland Temple on Oct. 6, 2024, during the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2024 general conference.

Dublin Ireland Stake President Mark A. Coffey said that the members are “absolutely thrilled” about a temple for Ireland. “While it was announced for Dublin, this will be the first Irish temple and will be a huge blessing to the members all over Ireland,” he wrote in an email to the Church News. There are challenges with going to temples in Preston, England, or London, England, due to visa restrictions or the cost of travel, particularly for young adults and new members.

“While we understand that this announcement is the beginning,” said President Coffey, “our members are eager to contribute and help bring the Church into greater prominence in this land of saints and scholars.”

Timeline of the Dublin Ireland Temple

October
06
2024
Announced
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Dublin, Ireland, on Oct. 6, 2024, during the October 2024 general conference. It was one of 17 temples announced at the conference.

The Dublin Ireland Temple was announced by President Nelson on Oct. 6, 2024. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.

Architecture and Design of the Dublin Ireland Temple

The Dublin Ireland Temple will be built in or near Dublin, Ireland. The site location and architectural rendering have not yet been released.

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in Ireland.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, the Republic of Ireland had more than 4,000 Latter-day Saints among 13 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Dublin at the time of its announcement was the Preston England Temple, a distance of approximately 150 miles across the Irish Sea.

Quick Facts

Announced
6 October 2024
Location

Dublin

Ireland

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in Ireland.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, the Republic of Ireland had more than 4,000 Latter-day Saints among 13 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Dublin at the time of its announcement was the Preston England Temple, a distance of approximately 150 miles across the Irish Sea.