Watercolour and ink illustration of Saint James's Church, Carracastle
Illustration of Saint James's Church, Carracastle

Saint James's Church, Carracastle

Carracastle, Mayo

Catholic

Diocese of Achonry

Mass Times

Regular weekly timetable

Mon

  • 10:00

Tue

  • 10:00

Wed

  • 10:00

Thu

  • 10:00

Fri

  • 10:00

Sat

  • 11:00
  • 19:00 Vigil

Sun

  • 11:30

Times can change on holy days of obligation and over Christmas and Easter; check with the parish before travelling.

About Saint James's Church, Carracastle

Saint James's Church, Carracastle was built in 1877. It has a cruciform plan with a four-bay nave, built of squared stone under a pitched slate roof. Notable features include stained-glass windows, a bellcote and buttressed walls.

History

The sanctuary was reordered during renovations in 1970. The Gothic-style altar was consecrated in 1884 by Reverend Francis McCormack, Bishop of Achonry, who lived from 1833 to 1909.

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

  • Administrator Fr Victor Akongwale

Location & contact

Address

Park, Carracastle, Carracastle, Mayo

Phone

094-925 4301