Gothic Stained Glass Studio - Declan McGrath, Barnaderg, Tuam, Co.Galway Tel & Fax: +353 (0)93 49392 Mobile: +353 (0)86 6007890 E-mail:info@gothicglass.com
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The origins of the first stained glass windows are lost in history. Certainly, by the 10th century, depictions of biblical scenes were found in French & German churches, with decorative designs found in England. One of the earliest records, by a monk named Theophilus circa 1100 AD, outlines a “how to” for craftsmen – it describes techniques & methods little changed in over 900 years!

GOTHIC STAINED GLASS STUDIO was established in 1998, outside Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland, its aim to continue this age-old handcrafted tradition. Specializing in architectural stained glass, we produce authentic leaded panels (large & small) for the private, commercial & ecclesiastical sectors, mainly on the western seaboard, but with many commissions throughout Ireland.

Projects to date have included the design & creation of a special commemorative bi-centenary window, which incorporates a panel by artist Evie Hone (1894 -1955), at St. Jarlaths' college, Co.Galway, which was unveiled at a special ceremony in 2000 by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.


“Aside from the repair & restoration projects, I have created many designs, both modern & antique reproduction, to compliment interior & exterior doors & windows in homes, pubs, restaurants & hotels. The materials used on GOTHIC STAINED GLASS panels define them as individual & unique works of art. I use only authentic *antique glass in my work (*antique- referring to the age-old techniques employed by skilled artisans in Europe & U.S.A. to handcraft each piece of glass I select). Whether mouth-blown or gently machine-drawn, this antique glass gives GOTHIC STAINED GLASS DESIGNS a remarkable quality & texture that will present your home or business in the best possible light.”


Declan McGrath, proprietor / craftsman.

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