Portland Church facts for kids

Portland Church is a very old church found in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is known as a National Monument of Ireland, which means it is an important historical site protected by the government. This church was built a long, long time ago, around the 11th or 12th century.

Where is Portland Church?

Portland Church is located in a small area called Portland. This is near a town called Portumna. The church is also very close to the River Shannon, which is one of Ireland's longest rivers. It's only about 1 kilometer away from the river.

What Does Portland Church Look Like?

Portland Church is an early stone church. It was built in a style called Romanesque. This style was popular in Europe from the 6th to the 12th century. Romanesque buildings often have thick walls, round arches, and small windows.

The church has a very small window on its east side. At the back of the church, there is a small room called a sacristy. This is where priests prepare for church services. The sacristy at Portland Church has a special design where its roof or upper part is supported by stones that stick out, a bit like brackets. This is called being corbelled.