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Croagh Church

Croagh Church
© Croagh Church

The church in Croagh was built in 1830, and is dedicated to St John the Baptist. On the left wall of the nave of the church, there is a wooden carving, which depicts the baptism of Jesus by John. There is a statue of Our Lady in the grounds of the church.

Altar in Croagh Church
© Altar in Croagh Church


Wooden Carving in Croagh Church
© Wooden Carving in Croagh Church


To the left of the altar there is a statue of the Sacred Heart. There is a statue of the Virgin Mary on the right. The stained glass window behind the altar depicts the Blessed Virgin, the Sacred Heart and John the Baptist. The stained glass window in the porch depicts John the Baptist baptising Jesus. On the floor in front of the altar, there is a crest of the Lamb of God.

Statue of Our Lady in Croagh Church  Statue of the Sacred Heart in Croagh Church
© Statues in Croagh Church
Stained Glass Window in the porch of Croagh Church
© Stained Glass Window
in the porch of Croagh Church


Buried in the grounds of the church are:

  Canon John Kennedy, P.P. 1962-1985, Died March 28 1985
  William J. Mulcahy, P. P. 1892-1927, Died December 7 1927
  Canon Timothy Murphy, P. P. 1929-1961, Died December 22 1961

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