Watercolour and ink illustration of Murragh St Patrick (Newcestown)
Illustration of Murragh St Patrick (Newcestown)

Murragh St Patrick (Newcestown)

Murragh, Cork

Church of Ireland

Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross

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About Murragh St Patrick (Newcestown)

Murragh St Patrick (Newcestown) was built around 1810. It has a three-bay nave and rendered walls under a pitched slate roof. Notable features include a three-stage tower, stained-glass windows, crenellated parapets and pinnacles. The church stands in its own graveyard.

History

Built c.1810, the Church of Ireland church was constructed at a cost of £507 13s 10¼d with a grant from the Board of First Fruits. The site was donated by Thomas Ware. The building comprises a three-bay nave, chancel, vestry, and a three-stage entrance tower to the west. It features rendered walls, a pitched slate roof, and limestone details including gable copings and window surrounds.

Architectural details in this description and profile from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, © Government of Ireland, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised by Christianity.ie.

Clergy

  • Incumbent Rev Ivan Ruiters

Location & contact

Address

Murragh, Cork