St. Kyran's, Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Kyran's is located in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. Kyran's
St. Kyran's
Location of St. Kyran's in Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Kyran's was a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] Formerly known as the Northeast Arm of Presque, it was likely renamed to St. Kyran's in 1872 by Father Doubtney in honour of prominent Newfoundland priest Kyran Walsh. It contained 12 permanent residents, a Catholic church, a school, and candle manufacturing capabilities by 1857.[2] The Parish of the Assumption was established in 1862 and initially led by Father James Walsh, a Kilkenny native and graduate of St. Kieran's College.[3] By 1871, the population had grown to 30, and had included four separate fishing households and a Catholic priest.[4] St. Kyran's church was a central religious institution in the region, and it was common for the priest to travel to distant communities like Little Merasheen in the late 19th century. The local church was the parish seat for much of Placentia West by the early 20th century.[5]

The community is one of hundreds that were abandoned as part of the provincial government's resettlement programs.[6]

Close photo of a large stone church (roughly 30-40 feet tall) surrounded by trees and hills on three sides. Front features two small doors and one large door in the centre, all three framed by pointed stone arches. Three large vertical glass windows beside each other in the front of the church also. Photo is grainy and black & white.
The Stone Church In St. Kyran's, located between Chapel Pond and Calvary Hill. Photo taken by Ernest Walsh.

References

  1. ↑ Canadian Geographical Names Database, 'St. Kyran's'. Accessed on July 22, 2025.
  2. ↑ Smallwood, Joseph (1991). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, Volume 3. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Harry Cuff Publications Ltd. pp. 38–39.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ↑ Collins, Michael. "Father James Walsh". merasheen.org. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Lovell, John (1871). "Lovell's 1871 Provincial Business Directory - St. Kyran's". Newfoundland's Grand Banks. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ Ennis, John Lou (2000). Adapting to a Changing Situation Placentia Bay, Newfoundland (2nd ed.). Portugal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: ESP Press Limited. pp. 29, 36–37. ISBN 0968500404.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  6. ↑ Stacey, A.G. "List of Communities Abandoned, 1965". Maritime History Archives, Memorial University. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.

47°27′58″N 54°27′04″W / 47.466°N 54.451°W / 47.466; -54.451


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