What is recorded here
Situated on rise of ground overlooking stream to S in upland area. Associated with St. Fiacc and it was the residence of the Chief Bishop of Leinster (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 249-265). Church (LA032-018001-) in centre of graveyard with a large number of uninscribed gravemarkers are present and some cut granite has been used. Granite high cross (LA032-018007-) in S quadrant of graveyard and a second high cross (LA032-018003-) in W quadrant.
Roughly D-shaped graveyard (int. dims. 38m N-S; 37m E-W) enclosed by a stone wall as indicated on current ed OS 6-inch map. Church in centre of graveyard.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
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