Catholic Church

In subrectangular churchyard. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as R.C. Chapel. T-shaped church (long axis N-S); bellcote on N gable. Pointed windows in E walls; sacristy to S. Recent rectangular graveyard on W side. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

The Catholic Church at Ballynora was built in the 19th century, likely in the mid-1800s, as a small T-shaped chapel serving the local Catholic community during a period of religious restriction in Ireland. It features a bellcote on the north gable and pointed windows, reflecting Gothic Revival influences, and is significant as an example of early Catholic worship spaces in rural Ireland.