
What is recorded here
Medieval church ruins (LI028-103002-) standing in centre of rectangular-shaped graveyard (approx. dims. 45m N-S x 70m E-W) located at S end of the village of Ardagh (LI028-103001-). Holy well (LI028-103004-) dedicated to St. Molua located 60m to SSW. St. Patrick's R.C. Church and modern car park located immediately to N. Small graveyard extension to S and SE.
According to Bradley (1989, vol. 1, 49), 'It has been mentioned above that there is a possibility
that this was a pre-Norman church site. This suggestion is based on its dedication to Molua, the fact that the land belonged to the see of Limerick at the beginning of the thirteenth century, and the fact that the church gave its name to one of the deaneries of the medieval diocese'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 24 September 2018
A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
St. Moluas WellHoly well · 105 yd
ArdaghHistoric town · 154 yd
Ardagh Railway Stationrailway station · 267 yd
bridgebridge · 291 yd
CahermoyleCastle, unclassified · 1704 yd
St. Luke's WellSpring · 1.2 mi
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.2 mi
St. Kieran's WellSpring · 2.6 mi
European ashEuropean ash · 4.3 mi
Limerick GreenwayWalking route · 4.4 mi
Sugar HillMountain / peak · 6.1 mi
Monterey CypressMonterey Cypress · 8.6 miOther information
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