Church in Ballymany

According to Keeley, in 1989 proposed construction of the Droichead Nua By-Pass necessitated archaeological investigation at the site (Licence no. E000484), which was financed by Kildare County Council. A church is marked on Alexander Taylor's 1783 Map of County Kildare, but no other cartographic evidence exists. An article in the Journal of the Kildare Archaeological Society refers to the remains of a church at the site (Fitzgerald 1903-5), and although local tradition placed the church somewhat to the north of Taylor's location, it was considered prudent to investigate further. It was soon evident that much disturbance owing to extensive quarrying had taken place in the area. Though a considerable area was investigated, no evidence of the church was discovered at the site. (www.excavations.ie Last accessed 28-05-2012) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 28 May 2012