Religious sites in Bantry Bay

Sacred Sites and Places of Worship

This collection explores the diverse spiritual landscape of the Bantry Bay and Beara Peninsula region. It features historic Anglican and Roman Catholic churches, such as the 18th-century St. James in Durrus and the Sacred Heart in Glengarriff. Significant sites include the Dzogchen Beara Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre, situated on the rugged cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, and traditional holy wells like Saint Bartholomew's. These locations showcase architectural styles ranging from Gothic Revival to traditional Irish vernacular, reflecting the area's deep-rooted religious heritage.

Sacred Sites and Places of Worship — Map

A

Church

Roman Catholic church located in the village of Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula.

B

Saint Peter's Church

An 1860s Church of Ireland building in Castletownbere featuring Gothic Revival architectural elements.

C

St. James Chruch

A Church of Ireland parish church in Durrus, originally constructed in 1792.

D

St. Patrick’s Church

Roman Catholic church serving the community near the Dunmanus Bay area.

E

Dzogchen Beara

A Tibetan Buddhist retreat center situated on the cliffs of the Beara Peninsula, featuring a meditation garden and clifftop views.

F

Our Lady of the Wayside

A roadside shrine dedicated to Mary, located on the coastal route near the Sheep's Head Peninsula.

G

Saint Bartholomew's Well

A traditional Irish holy well and site of local pilgrimage located near Kealkill.

H

St. Michael's

Roman Catholic church located in Allihies, historically serving the local copper mining community.

I

Church of the Sacred Heart

A prominent Roman Catholic church serving the fishing port of Castletownbere.

J

St. Michael's Church

Roman Catholic church situated in the Cahermore district on the Beara Peninsula.

K

Star of the Sea

Roman Catholic church located in Kilcrohane on the Sheep's Head Peninsula.

L

Sacred Heart Church

Roman Catholic church in Glengarriff, featuring traditional architecture and stained glass.

M

St. Finbarrs

Roman Catholic church dedicated to St. Finbarr, located in the Bantry hinterland.

N

St. Matthias Church Ballydehob

A 19th-century Church of Ireland building located in the village of Ballydehob.

O

Ballydehob Catholic Church

The primary Roman Catholic parish church for the Ballydehob community.

P

Bonane Church

Roman Catholic church located in Bonane, situated near the Caha Mountains.

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