The present burial in the townland of Castlemagner has been in use from early Christian times (c. 800). It was walled in with the building of the new Church of Ireland church in 1817. The imposing gateway was a gift from Lord Arden of Lohort Castle. In 1926, the local landlord, Mr. Beecher, added about a third of an acre and in 1980 Cork County Council added another acre, which was also walled in and a new 12 foot entrance and gateway completed. Catholics and Protestants have been buried there side by side since 1591.
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Great to see the old church and graveyard being cared for.
I first explored the castle ruins and church in 2010 when some local families (?) had undertaken some restoration — new floor, glazing etc. Was it going to be used for drama productions, socials etc?
I returned with my wife in 2015 so that she could share my interest in the birthplace of my g/g/grandfather, Denis Higgins who was transported to NSW in 1829.