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Fenit church and burial ground was described in 1841 as follows; 'There was an old church [KE028-023001-] on the Island of Fenit, a short distance to the South West of the castle [KE028-001----]. It is destroyed to the foundation, and there is no burial at it' (OSL).
Folklore collected from Chapeltown (Baile na hEaglaise) School recorded the following tradition; 'This is the remains of an ancient church [KE028-023001-]. It is situated about 200 yds inland and south-west of the Castle [KE028-001----] in Fenit Island. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey Map. Around the ruin are numbers of rough stones standing on end, most likely a burial ground. Until quite lately they buried unbaptised children in the graveyard. Hollows in the ground nearby would indicate there were other buildings also close to the church proper. The 1/4 acre in which the ruin and graveyard are were never tilled and never will be (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0438, Page 270-1; https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4706321/4702383) '.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 26 April 2022
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