CHURCHES

There were churches in Bolindrum, Kiltilly, Ballinaberney, Brideswell, Knockaree and according to legend, at Raheen Turn. Askamore

Askamore

A church in Askamore was burned in 1799,being replaced in 1804 by the present church which,like the parish church in Kilrush,is dedicated to St Brigid.It is a T-shaped building with round arched windows and doors.The oldest stained glass window dates from 1932,as do the stations of the cross.the outdoor bell was erected that same year.

A major renovation was undertaken in 1989 under the direction of Albert Lennon.A new granite alter was erected and new tabernacles were installed in the church and in a new prayer chapel.five engraved windows representing the four evangelists and St Brigid were presented by families in the parish,and parishioners also presented new seats.The church was re-opened on 16th June 1989.The same year, a grotto was erected in the church grounds in memory of the dead interred in that part of the cemetery where headstones had earlier been taken up to facilitate access to the church.

Two tablets commemorate two priests whose remains lie in the church,Rev John Breen (1877-1889) Rev James Doyle who died 27th November 1910 and who had been living in retirement in Askamore.A plaque gives the names of all the priests who served in Askamore, beginning with Rev. Michael Kennedy (1748-1779).