Church in Mullynagolman

Locally known as 'Church Meadow', this site is traditionally believed to be St Brecin's monastic settlement which formerly comprised a round tower, church and cemetery. According to Davies (1948, 116-7) traces of both church and round tower were evident as late as 1948, in addition to a number of cut stones, querns, and a large lump of iron slag which may have been a furnace bottom. The Tomregan Stone' (CV010-012002-) situated at the Church of Ireland chapel in Ballyconnell village is traditionally believed to have originated from here. No trace of monastic site at ground level. (Barrow 1979, 58). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

The church in Mullynagolman is traditionally associated with St Brecin and is believed to have been founded in the early medieval period, likely between the 7th and 10th centuries. It was part of a monastic settlement that included a round tower and cemetery, reflecting an Irish-style monastic tradition with possible links to early Christian pilgrimage or ecclesiastical networks in the region.