derrynaflan church

This 13th century church stands on an island in the middle of a bog where St. Ruadhan of Lorrha founded a monastery in the 6th century. The church, which may incorporate parts of an older church, has a nave and chancel with lancet windows, and a decorative piscina.

The west wall of some (15th century) domestic buildings remain. In 1980, a valuable hoard of religious vessels, including a chalice, a paten and a ladle were discovered in the vicinity of the church; these are now in the National Museum in Dublin.