Saint Mary's Catholic Church — Collinstown

Detached double-height T-plan Roman Catholic on cruciform plan, built c.1830, comprising single-bay nave, single-bay transepts to east and west and a shallow chancel to the rear (north). Later sacristy attached to chancel (north). Pitched natural slate roof having projecting eaves courses, cast-iron rainwater goods, raised cut limestone verges to gable ends, a cut limestone Celtic cross finial over entrance gable and wrought-iron Celtic cross finials to gable ends of transepts. Cement rendered walls over chamfered ashlar limestone plinth. Clasping buttresses to corners and flanking doorcase to entrance gable (south) with ashlar trim. Flush ashlar limestone string course to entrance gable and ashlar kneeler stones to gable ends of eaves. Pointed-arched window openings to nave and transepts having stained glass windows, chamfered ashlar limestone surrounds with hoodmouldings over. Three graded lancets to entrance front (south) having chamfered ashlar surrounds with hoodmouldings over, round window opening above to gable. Paired lancets to east and west sides of chancel. Pointed-arched doorcase to centre of entrance gable (south) with chamfered ashlar limestone surround and timber double doors. Doorcase flanked by pointed-arched windows to either side (east and west). Pointed-arched doorcase to south faces of transepts. Set back from road in own grounds with freestanding cast-iron belfry to the west and a parochial house to the east (15400807). Located to the east end of Collinstown. Forecourt to south bounded by rubble limestone walls with cast-iron railings.