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CHURCHES

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

There was also an interdenominational church established at Clohamon.Now there are two roman catholic church in the parish one in Kilrush and one in Askamore.

Bolindrum

The Seanna Cill at Bolindrum may be approached through Rothwells land,north of Ballyandrew cross roads.The outline of the church can be seen and some stones from the structure are still on the site.The circular moat alongside indicates that it was a site of some importance in pre Norman days.Three mass paths,now extinct led to the site.A baptismal or holy water font from the church is preserved by a local farmer.A section of a broken cross may be seen on the site.

 

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