St. Kieran's Church


St. Kieran's Church is a medieval church and National Monument located in Errill, County Laois, Ireland.

Location

St. Kieran's Church is located to the south of Errill village, about 5 km to the west of Rathdowney, on the south bank of the Errill River.

History

The site at Errill dates back to the early Christian period where a monastery was founded by Saint Ciarán of Saigir. A holy tree and holy well associated with Kieran stand nearby. Only grass-covered wall footing remains of the monastery. The church was built later, in the medieval period. A wayside cross was constructed in the 17th century.

The building

Ruins consist of upstanding walls, measuring 16.9 m x 8.8 m. A doorway and rounded window remains in the south wall. Another window survives also. Masonry has been reused as gravemarkers in the graveyard.