Chapel in Townparks (ballybrit By.)

Site of Roman Catholic chapel indicated on 1691 map of Birr drawn by Michael Richards, this chapel appears to have been located on the grounds of the present Roman Catholic Church in Birr. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

The chapel was likely built in the late 17th century, as indicated by its appearance on a 1691 map, and served as a Roman Catholic place of worship. Its location on the grounds of the present Roman Catholic Church in Birr suggests continuity of religious use on the site.