Church (in Ruins)

Westropp recorded the following details about Drehidtarsna; 'A parish in Coshmagh and Upper Connello. Drochetarsna, 1201. G. de Mareys did homage to Bishop Hubert for Drethenarsna, or Drethenetarsna, 1223 (B.B.L., xxiii.); Drohidtarsna, 1418 ; Drehidtarsna, 1615 a. Site - The I. C. church is on the old site' (Westropp 1904-5, 386). Church of Ireland ruins built on site of medieval church. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 11 December 2018 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

The church at Drehidtarsna was likely built in the early 13th century, with references to the area dating to 1201 and a record of homage by G. de Mareys to Bishop Hubert in 1223. Its significance lies in its early medieval ecclesiastical and landholding history in the Coshmagh and Upper Connello region.