Declans Chapel

Situated on a level landscape. Traditionally this is the birthplace of St Declan (O'Brien 1895) and is reputed to have beeen used as a children's burial ground (Buckley 1896). The foundations of a rectangular structure (dims. 6.8m E-W; 4.9m N-S) are within a small, overgrown rectangular enclosure (dims. c. 25m N-S; c. 20m E-W) with only one memorial. Buckley, M. J. C. (1896) Notes on Kilmolash Church, Near Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, WAJ vol. 2, 212-20. O'Brien, Rev. F. (1895) The birthplace of St Deglan, WAJ vol. 1, 39-44. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 March 2011

Declans Chapel in Drumroe Upper is traditionally associated with St Declan, who was born there in the 5th century. The site reflects early Christian dedication and may have had a local ecclesiastical or burial function.