Amazing History In Old St. Mary’s Church And Graveyard

Intro music courtesy of Jory Nash Join me today as we visit the beautiful ruins of the church and cemetery. Fascinating old stones here. Old St. Mary’s Church, was originally built as one of the satellite churches of the Cahir Abbey during the medieval period, along with others in Killemly, Loughloher, Ballymacadam, Kileenbutler, in response to increased demands on the monastic community. The parish Church is a multi-period building, constructed largely of local limestone and consisting of a nave and chancel joined by a now partly built-up arch. The walls are three foot thick throughout, except for the West wall, which is four foot thick, and carries the double bell cote. The present buildings at Cahir Abbey and Cahir Castle belong mainly to the 15th century and certain features of the chancel of the Parish Church would suggest a similar date, although there remains the possibility that it occupies the site of an earlier structure. The features in question are the intricat