Church in Dunmore

Not marked on the 1841 or 1907 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. Church, known as St Tachan's, and graveyard said to be situated under Dunmore House and its tennis courts (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 224). No visible surface remains. Described by Carrigan as 'The Saint's church and churchyard (LA029-035001-) at Dunmore, are said to have been situated partly on the site now occupied by the south-western division of Dunmore House, and partly on the tennis ground adjoining' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 224). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

A local church or high cross; wider significance not recorded.