Church in Ballynora, County Cork

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

According to local information, this is the site of an early church. There are no visible remains of the church or its associated graveyard (CO085-136001-) and a bungalow has been built in the immediate vicinity. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO085-136

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Ballinora GAA club development update; individual photographer not stated, ballinoragaa.ie
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