St.
Brigid's Church, Clonegal
Style: Barn–type The ancient
parish was Barragh and Moyacomb. The church of Barragh was
destroyed by Cromwell’s soldiers
in 1650. A Patron day took place here until 1798. The holy
well known as Cranevane
was restored for Jubilee 2000. It is often
asked why the church is so big (Barn Type) and the reason is
that it was constructed around the
previous thatched
chapel then in use. When the church was completed the old building
was taken out through the doors of the new church. This old church
had in turn replaced another thatched church which had been situated
about a mile up the road to Monaughrim in a place called Knockafaugh
(the long hill) the stone for the church came from a quarry in
Monaughrim. The ceiling has beautiful work done by Italian artisans.
The bell tower is pointed with four miniature spires. The most
important feature of the Sanctuary area is the paired Corinthian
columns, flanked by pilaster and surmounted by an open pediment.
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