Watercolour and ink illustration of St Mary’s, Fanavolty
Illustration of St Mary’s, Fanavolty

St Mary’s, Fanavolty

Fanavolty, Donegal

Catholic

Diocese of Raphoe

Mass Times

Regular weekly timetable

Mon

  • 10:00

Tue

  • 10:00

Wed

  • 10:00

Thu

  • 10:00

Fri

  • 10:00

Sat

  • 19:00 Vigil

Sun

  • 11:00

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

About St Mary’s, Fanavolty

St Mary’s, Fanavolty was built around 1830. It has a seven-bay nave and rendered walls. Notable features include stained-glass windows, an internal gallery and a marble altar.

History

A porch was added around 1880 and the church was renovated in 2003. The east end terminates in a pentagonal apse, while the interior retains an exposed queen-post roof with timber sheeting and a panelled balustrade on cast-iron supports.

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.

Plan your visit

Prayer and devotions

  • Eucharistic AdorationWednesday 10:30–22:00

Sources: St Mary’s | Fanavolty | Clondavaddog (Fanad) | Diocese of Raphoe

Clergy

  • Curate Rev Anthony Briody

Location & contact

Address

R247, Fanavolty, Donegal, F92 H2C5

Phone

074 9192004