Overview
R. C. Chapel — Alloon Upper is recorded as Church in Galway. The saved evidence fixes its identity and place while keeping unknown founders, people, damage and changes open. Its saved wording adds: The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
Foundation and growth
The record identifies R. C. Chapel — Alloon Upper as Church. It does not safely name a founder or establish every rebuilding date.
People and events
No complete list of clergy, worshippers, patrons, burials or local events is provided by the short saved wording. Famous people are not attached without evidence for this exact place.
Damage, loss and survival
The place remains recorded as Church, but the saved wording does not give a complete account of fire, abandonment, reform, demolition, restoration or what fabric survives.
Why it mattered
R. C. Chapel — Alloon Upper preserves part of the area's religious, community or commemorative history. Its named source and place allow the local story to be developed without inventing dates or legends.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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