1789 – St. Finbarr’s Church of Ireland, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Fine eighteenth century church in a dominant elevated position at the end of the main street of the town.
Fine eighteenth century church in a dominant elevated position at the end of the main street of the town.
The present St. John’s Church was built in 1789 and substantially extended in 1854 by Joseph Welland.
Set in an old graveyard, now only the tower remains of this former Church of Ireland.
Remains of former Church of Ireland in old graveyard next to the current church.
The church which dates from 1795 has had two enlargements. The first was in the 1820s when the tower and spire were added.
There has been a church on this site since the time of the Normans.
Church of Portland stone with tower and spire on the site of 13th century Cistercian abbey.
A simple First Fruits church from 1807, with a three bay nave with pointed windows with Y tracery.
Constructed in 1810 with the three-stage tower added several years later.
Unusual but attractive church design with two curving bays flanking the tower over the entrance.