St Marys Catholic Church

In village of Ballyhay. Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (long axis E-W) with projection at E end, named 'Newtown R. C. Chapel'. Modernised rectangular church with five round-headed windows in each side wall; round-headed window over modern porch on W gable; gabled sacristy at E end; second rectangular structure added to N end of sacristy. Date plaque inscribed 'AD 1831' on W gable. Interior has fine classical reredos with composite fluted columns supporting a segmental pediment behind the altar, flanked by doors into sacristy. 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

St Mary's Catholic Church in Ballycoskery was originally built in the early 19th century, indicated on the 1842 Ordnance Survey map as 'Newtown R. C. Chapel'; it was later modernised and dedicated to St Mary, reflecting the growing Catholic presence in the area during the 19th century.