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East-of-centre in graveyard (14575). Ruin of rectangular church (c. 18m E-W; c. 8m N-S), largely reduced to sod-covered foundations. Lower courses of E gable stand, ivy-covered; S wall has one standing portion in centre of E half (L 3m; H 1.2m), with collapsing external face held together by ivy. Interior covered with burial plots. Remains of parish church of Rahan, reported 'in ruins' in 1615, abandoned by 1694 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 83); C of I parish church moved to new location (14700) at beginning of 19th century. Described as one of chief churches of Tuath Muighi Finne in Crichad an Chaoilli (Power 1932, 30). A church here listed in Papal Taxation of 1292 (Brady ibid.). Possible holy well (14042) c. 160m to SW.
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
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