St Johns Catholic Church

W of Riverstick, in triangular churchyard. Described by Lewis in 1837 (vol. 1, 137) as 'a plain modern edifice'. Cruciform church (long axis E-W); pentagonal chancel at E end. Vacated in early 1970s. 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 John's Catholic Church in Curra was built in the 19th century, likely during the early to mid-1800s, reflecting a plain, cruciform design typical of rural Catholic churches of that period. It served the local Catholic community in a predominantly Protestant area, highlighting the religious diversity and Catholic presence in west County Limerick.