Unofficial guide. Not the National Monuments Service, the OPW, Fáilte Ireland or the landowner. Disclaimer
At a glance
- TypeChurch
- Date or period mentionedearly medieval
What to look for
- Graveyard
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
There foundation remains of the early medieval church survive to the north east of the graveyard (DU014-009002-). An early 18th parish church was located in the centre of the graveyard and survives as a low grassed over platform.
Full archaeological record 67 words
There foundation remains of the early medieval church survive to the north east of the graveyard (DU014-009002-). An early 18th parish church was located in the centre of the graveyard and survives as a low grassed over platform. The medieval church was said to have been erected by Ryryd son of Owain, Prince of Wales and was in reasonable condition in 1630 (Fingal Historic Graveyards project 2008).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Geraldine Stout · Updated 22 January 2015. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
The medieval church was said to have been erected by Ryryd son of Owain, Prince of Wales and was in reasonable condition in 1630 (Fingal Historic Graveyards project 2008).
More ancient churches nearby
Belfry at St Columba's
Church · Swords Glebe · Dublin · 2.7 km away
Killeek Church
Church · Killeek · Dublin · 4.1 km away
Malahide Church
Church · Malahide Demesne · Dublin · 4.5 km away
National MonumentSt Margaret's Church
Church · St. Margaret'S · Dublin · 4.8 km away
National MonumentGrange Abbey
Church · Dublin · 5.8 km away
Corrstown Church
Church · Corrstown · Dublin · 6.0 km away
Also recorded nearby
Named sites within 5 km with only a short entry in the Archaeological Survey.
- Lady WellRitual site - holy well · Cloghran (Coolock By.) · 0.3 km · official record
In 1958 the well had dried up and showed only as a hollow in a field where it was marked by a whitethorn bush. The site is no longer venerated (Ó Danachair 1958, 77). Within a level field of pasture.
- St. Werburgh's WellRitual site - holy well · Commons East · 2.3 km · official record
Named on Duncan's map (1821) as 'St. Werburgh's Well'. There is however another St Werburgh's well to the southwest (DU011-045----). This well has been built over. No visible remains.
Visitors' notes
Badges are opinions of visitors - not verified facts. One vote per badge and visitor; no account needed.
Best time to visit
What's missing on this page?
Share a tip to find it
Share a local tradition or story
Suggest a correction
Suggest the right map location
Report a duplicate page
Ask a question
Do not include personal data. See our privacy notice.
Around Cloghran Parish Church
Other heritage nearby
- St. Werburgh's WellHoly well · 1.9 km
- Lady WellHoly well · 2.5 km
- Townparks Holy WellHoly well · 2.6 km
- Swords Round TowerRound tower · 2.8 km
- Swords CastleCastle · 3.0 km
- St Catherine's Well (Malahide)Holy well · 3.8 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 12 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 12 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 8 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 6 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 monastic sitesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Royal Canal Greenway - Drumcondra - Ashtown - CastleknockGreenway · 8.9 km · nearest point 8.1 km
- Royal Canal Greenway - Drumcondra - Ashtown - CastleknockGreenway · 8.9 km · nearest point 8.1 km
- Royal Canal Greenway Cycling TrailGreenway · 121.4 km · nearest point 9.5 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Portmarnock, Velvet Strand BeachBeaches · 7.0 km · Excellent Quality (2025)
- Donabate, Balcarrick BeachBeaches · 8.8 km · Excellent Quality (2025)
- Baldoyle Estuary Nature ReserveNature reserves · 7.7 km
- North Bull Island Nature ReserveNature reserves · 9.9 km
- DublinWalled towns · 10 km
- CrumlinWalled towns · 13 km
- Georgian TownhouseHistoric stays · 10 km
- Merrion MewsHistoric stays · 11 km
Other attractions nearby
- Swords Round Tower & BelfryAbbeys and Monastery · 2.8 km
- Swords CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.0 km
- St Doulagh's ChurchAbbeys and Monastery · 3.8 km
- Casino Model Railway MuseumMuseums and Attraction · 5.0 km
What's on nearby
- ON ICE Swords2026-11-05 · 2.4 km
- Scummy Mummies - Hot Mess2026-11-05 · 5.6 km
- Festive Afternoon Tea at the Old Music Shop2026-11-05 · 9.0 km
Excavations nearby
- 01E1074 Site 2 Lissenhall Little, County DublinRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 5.4 km
- 03E1450 Newtown Site 1, County DublinRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 6.5 km