Church in Ballyboy (ballyboy By.)

Church of Ireland church ruins at Ballyboy possibly situated on site of medieval church and graveyard (OF031-044001-), with possible early christian cross-inscribed slab (OF031-044002-) inside graveyard. Medieval church depicted on 17th century map of Ballyboy. Motte and bailey castle (OF031-015001/002-) to N of church. Presence of early-christian cross-slab confirms local tradition that this church has its origins in the Early Christian period. According to local tradition this church was founded by St Bridget. (O'Flanagan 1927 vol. 2, 104-5) Duplicate entry with OF031-067001-. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 15 September 2010

The Church in Ballyboy is a ruined Church of Ireland church, possibly built on the site of a medieval church and graveyard, with possible early Christian associations. Its wider significance includes potential links to an early Christian cross-inscribed slab within the graveyard.