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.

Kiltilly

There was also a church and cemetary in the townland of Kiltilly.No remains are to be seen on this site today as the ruin was demolished and the site cleared early in the last century.The famous Irish scholar,John O Donovan,writing in 1840 sayes:‘‘The stones of the church were carried away to build houses a few years since,and the graveyard was completely effaced.‘‘

This church was most probably dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary,as a Holy well,still resorted to,near the site,was known as Tobar Mhurie or Our Ladys Well.