What is recorded here

On W bank of Awbeg River; approached by short tree-lined avenue from road to W. Irregularly shaped well-maintained graveyard (c. 90m N-S; c. 70m E-W) enclosed by tree-lined earthen bank to S, and by low stone wall elsewhere. Ruin of parish church of Ballyhay (14393) in centre. In use; Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 203) noted monument within chancel of church dated 1761; earliest graves noted elsewhere dated to 1780s and 1790s; many railed and walled burial plots, including a group on line of N wall of chancel. Fourteenth century memorial effigy (14624) cemented to E wall of church. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.