tuamgraney church

This is probably the oldest Irish church still in use. The western portion of the church, with its lintelled doorway, is said to have been rebuilt by the Abbot Cormac O'Killeen in 969, and the church is reputed to have been repaired again by Brian Boru, around 1000. It now serves as a Heritage Centre displaying many Romanesque fragments. The eastern portion of the church is 12th century in date; it has corner columns, but it is doubtful if the two south windows in the eastern part of the church are in their original positions. The east window is modern. Note the carved head at the top of the east gable; it is locally said to represent St. Cronan, who founded the original monastery on the site before 550.