Ballynoran Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ballynoran Church |
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| Ard Colm | |
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Teampall Bhaile an Fhuaráin
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 Ballynoran Church
Location in Ireland
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| 52°21′20″N 7°29′24″W / 52.355605°N 7.490105°W | |
| Location | Ballynoran, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Previous denomination | Catholic |
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| Functional status | inactive |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Width | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Floor area | 144 m2 (1,550 sq ft) |
| Materials | stone |
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| Diocese | Waterford and Lismore |
Ballynoran Church is an old church from the Middle Ages. It is located in County Tipperary, Ireland. Today, it is recognized as a National Monument. This means it is a very important historical site.
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Where is Ballynoran Church?
Ballynoran Church is found about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Carrick-on-Suir. It sits on the north side of the River Suir. This river flows through a beautiful part of Ireland.
A Look Back at History
The Name Ard Colm
This church was once known as Ard Colm. This name means "height of the doves". It suggests the area might have been a peaceful place. Perhaps many doves lived there long ago.
Early Records of the Church
The name Ardcolme shows up in old records from 1306. These records were called the Papal Taxations. They were lists of churches that paid taxes to the Pope. Later, in 1654, the church was mentioned again. This time it was in the Down Survey. The Down Survey was a big project. It mapped out land in Ireland. It helped the government understand who owned what land.
What the Church Looks Like Today
Building Features
Ballynoran Church is a rectangular building. It was built using strong stone. Today, it no longer has a roof. This means you can see the sky when you look up from inside. The church is about 18 meters (59 feet) long. It is also about 8 meters (26 feet) wide. The total floor area is around 144 square meters (1,550 sq ft).
Visiting the Site
There isn't a special path for visitors to the church. It stands as a quiet reminder of history. It shows us how people lived and worshipped many centuries ago.
