Church in Kilcolgan Upper

The church of St Colgan or St Colman. All traces of a church have now disappeared. Part of the area was known as Ballicolman or Ballincolman in the 17th century.' (Holly, 1981) The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 931. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

The church in Kilcolgan Upper was dedicated to St Colgan or St Colman and dates to at least the 17th century, with the area known as Ballicolman or Ballincolman during that period. Its significance lies in its early Christian dedication and historical presence in the local landscape, though the church itself has since disappeared.