St Catherines Catholic School

In rectangular churchyard in Ballynoe. Rectangular church (long axis E-W); pointed windows light nave. Two-storey sandstone porch with bellcote to W; date plaque '1829' over door. Sacristy added to E with date plaque '1837'. Second porch at W end of S wall. Altar with classical reredos. Graves of clergy in churchyard. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

St Catherines Catholic School in Ballinlegane was built in 1829 by an unknown builder, likely reflecting the architectural styles of early 19th-century Ireland. The structure, part of a rectangular churchyard, features a two-storey sandstone porch with a bellcote and pointed windows, indicating a Gothic Revival influence, and holds local significance as a religious and educational site.