Church in Ballyvoddy

In graveyard (14545). Site of medieval parish church of St Nathlash; earliest mention of church here appears to be in 1591, though church reported 'in ruins' by 1615 and apparently not replaced until 1812 (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 4, 195-6). No visible surface trace of church. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

The church in Ballyvoddy, dedicated to St Nathlash, was originally built as a medieval parish church, with the earliest recorded mention in 1591, though it fell into ruin by 1615 and was not rebuilt until 1812. It is significant as the site of a long-standing Christian presence, reflecting the continuity of local religious tradition.