The Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyoughter, has stood at the centre of parish life for generations. Its foundation stone was laid on 12 March 1874 by Rev. Henry Williams, Administrator, and the church was dedicated to the Sacred Heart on 11 October 1874. The building was completed in 1876, and the parish marked its 150th anniversary with celebrations on 12 June 2026.
Designed by George Coppinger Ashlin, one of the leading church architects of nineteenth-century Ireland, the church was built in local stone and is distinguished by its Gothic-Revival design and Italianate campanile. It remains one of Ballyoughter’s most recognisable landmarks and a lasting part of the parish’s religious and community heritage.
Over the generations, the church has been maintained, renewed and adapted, including extensive renovations and rededication in 1976.
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Architecture
Explore the design of Ballyoughter Church and the work of architect George Coppinger Ashlin.
150th Anniversary 2026
Discover the celebrations marking 150 years since the completion of the church.
Parish Registers
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History and Heritage
Explore the history of Ballyoughter Church and parish, from its nineteenth-century architecture and clergy to anniversaries, traditions and neighbouring places of worship.
Archives and Records
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Mass Times
For current Mass times at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyoughter, please use the Diocese of Ferns or Catholic Clocks links below.
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