Ballynamona Graveyard

Ballynamona Graveyard While the original Church and "town" at Ballynamona were destroyed, the Church was rebuilt in 1717. There is a round-headed entrance door in west wall of tower.

Templemichael Church is a Protestant parish church in Ballynamona Graveyard which is partially visible from the nearby N20 Cork-Mallow roadway in the townland of Ballinamona and it is a distinct landmark along the Blackwater Way (Avondhu) walking trail. The presence of a Church of Ireland church in Ballynamona is recorded as dating as far back as the 13th century when the site was developed by Ang

lo-Norman de Cogan Lords, who built Castle Barrett tower house on a nearby hill, founded a "town" on the Ballynamona site, and established a Knights Hospitaller preceptory locally. Three centuries of religious service ended at Ballynamona in 1978 when the Church was deconsecrated. Templemichael Church boasts a stone plaque over the west door which bears a Latin inscription: 'Gloria Deo in excelsis. Templum hoc antiquum de Temple-Michael alias Mourne-Abbey jam diu dirutum reconditum fuit Anno Redemptionis MDCCXVII. Et ab inauguratione serenissimi Georgii Domini Regis tertio'. The inscription translates as follows: 'Glory be to God in the highest. This ancient church of Temple-Michael, alias Mourne-Abbey, was restored in the 1,717th year of the redemption and the third year since the inauguration of our most serene Lord King George'. The inscription concludes with a final line in English: 'Fear God, honour the King'. The church has a rectangular nave (13m E-W; 8m N-S) with a 3-stage pinnacled tower attached at west end and a shallow semi-circular apse at east end. The nave is lit by three windows in both the north and south walls: wooden frames with two lights in round-headed embrasure, and a similar window in apse. The plain interior is covered by a barrel-vaulted plastered ceiling. A number of gravestones dating back to the 17th century are located alongside the church. According to Fitzgerald (1917-20, 163) the former Church of Ireland graveyard is also 'thickly studded with headstones belonging to Roman Catholics'. The above information is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997) and Bill Power's "Mourneabbey Church: A Brief History" in Mallow Field Club Journal, Volume 18, 2000, pp. 104-112.

20/05/2026

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Following on from our improvements in 2025, (Church door and south & west boundary wall repair) courtesy of funding from...
19/05/2026

Following on from our improvements in 2025, (Church door and south & west boundary wall repair) courtesy of funding from The Heritage Council, we would like to share with you the fantastic news that The Heritage Council have complemented us on a "highly creative & thoughful" proposal for 2026 and awarded us €25,000 towards restoration work in Ballynamona Church and Graveyard. 👏👏

Our hard working committee are thrilled to announce that we have received grant funding under the Built Heritage Investm...
19/05/2026

Our hard working committee are thrilled to announce that we have received grant funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026, from Cork County Council to the value of €20,460.75, towards the repair of the windows of Ballynamona Church. 👏👏

Delighted to share the great news that we have secured Grant Funding from Cork County Council Community Fund Scheme of €...
19/05/2026

Delighted to share the great news that we have secured Grant Funding from Cork County Council Community Fund Scheme of €1,500 to help our volunteer group continue their fantastic work in maintaining the environment in Ballynamona Graveyard Church. 👏👏
Our weekly clean-up will commence for 2026 on Tuesday June 2nd, 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join the group.

Delighted to share the great news that we have secured Grant Funding from Cork County Council Capital Fund Scheme of €10...
19/05/2026

Delighted to share the great news that we have secured Grant Funding from Cork County Council Capital Fund Scheme of €10,000 to begin the procedure of repairing the windows in Ballynamona Church. 👏👏

26/02/2026

🚶🏻‍♀️A reminder of our sponsored walk taking place this Sunday 1st March which is being organised by our Parents’ Association.🚶🏻

Your support would be greatly appreciated!

🔸Light refreshments in the school hall after the walk - donations of baked goods, sandwiches etc. very welcome!
🔸Please return sponsorship cards & money to the school by this Friday 27th February

26/02/2026

Forthcoming events in St George’s Arts & Heritage Centre Mitchelstown

North Cork Dementia Alliance Information Evening. Please click on the image below for full details.
26/02/2026

North Cork Dementia Alliance
Information Evening.
Please click on the image below for full details.

Lovely to see the sun reflecting from our newly restored Entrance Gates at Ballynamona Graveyard. Restoration made possi...
24/02/2026

Lovely to see the sun reflecting from our newly restored Entrance Gates at Ballynamona Graveyard.
Restoration made possible by the grant funding received from Cork County Council Kanturk and Mallow Municipal District Community Fund Scheme 2025.
Thank you to the skilled workmanship of Murlyn Civil Engineering Ltd. 👏👏

14/02/2026

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