Church in Garraveasoge

According to Bowman (1934, 338), site of burial ground (14097) and church (14481) of penal times; used as auxiliary burial ground to Kanturk workhouse; 'grass-covered mounds' marked site of church on N side. 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 Garraveasoge was likely built during the penal era (18th century) and served as an auxiliary burial ground for the Kanturk workhouse. Its exact builder and dedication are unknown, but it reflects the religious and social conditions of the time in Ireland.