As the noticeboard of the Church tells us, this is the second such building erected on the site. Bishop Thomas Nulty laid its foundation stone on 11th October, 1891. Designed in the neo-Gothic style by the architect William Hague, Fr. Hugh Behan was parish priest when construction began. The project quickly ran into difficulty due to the Parnellite controversy and work had to be suspended for four years. Fr. Philip Callery recommenced the work in 1895. When the architect William Hague died in 1899, the then parish priest, Fr. Michael Woods engaged the Dublin firm of William H. Byrne and Sons to complete the interior. The estimated cost of the project was £16,000. The new St. Patrick's Church was opened and solemnly dedicated by Bishop Matthew Gaffney on 12th October, 1902, in the presence of Michael, Cardinal Logue.
The Church is one hundred and fifty four feet long. Its spire, including the cross, is two hundred and eight feet high. The Dublin firm of James Pearse and Sons designed the High Altar and Reredos. Oppenheimer Ltd. of Old Trafford, Manchester, executed the mosaics in the sanctuary. The stained glass windows depecting St. Patrick and Our Lady of Trim were designed by Franz Meyer and Co. of Munich.
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