churches historical ballinasloe

This church is also known as the church of Repatriation. It was built byb the Bellew's after one of the family members was killed in a duel, and therefore could not be buried in consecrated grounds. The church was built incorporating a burial vault for members of the Bellew family....

The original monastery situated about 6.5km north-east of Eyrecourt was said to be founded by Saint Brendan the Navigator in 563. It was twice destroyed by the Vikings, and four times by fire, between 844 and 1179.

It became a diocesan see and Augustinian priory in the 12th century. Its doorway, dating from 1160/70, is not withstanding the later limestone attempt at - restoration - a striking example of Irish Romanesque decorative work in sandstone....

Situated 3 miles south of Eyrecourt, this church is the re-roofed nave of the 17th century Franciscan Friary....

This church is situated on the south side of the town was built between 1852 and 1858 to the design of McCarthy. This beautiful church contains some of the best work of Albert Power, Mia Cranwell and Harry Clark....