Foynes Church (Shanagolden)

Freestanding gable-fronted double-height Church of Ireland church, built c. 1880, with date plaque of 1926. Comprising two-bay nave with lower chancel to east elevation and flat-roofed porch to north elevation. Pitched slate roof with limestone eaves course, cast-iron rainwater goods and limestone finial to chancel. Roughly dressed limestone walls having cut limestone quoins. Inscribed limestone date plaque to south elevation. Square-headed openings to north and west elevations having cast-iron fittings and limestone surrounds. Round-headed openings to south and west elevations with limestone surrounds and timber fittings. Round-headed opening to east elevation of chancel having decorative carved chamfered limestone surround, sill and timber framed window. Round-headed opening to west gable with limestone surround. Square-headed opening to west elevation with timber panelled door.

The positioning of this church within the landscape is of interest and this is relected in the tall form of its east elevation construction. The church's simple form is enhanced and enlivened by simple decorative features, including cut limestone surround to the chancel window and the stone finial. The construction shows evidence of fine stonework and the plaque which reads: 'This stone was laid the 25th day of June 1926 by Charles Frederick Lord Primate of All Ireland' adds context to the site. It forms a notable feature on the landscape.