Kilmeen Church & Graveyard

Community Monuments Fund 2024

Aerial shot of Kilmeen Graveyard

Frank Coyne

Possible round tower base

B. Doherty 2023

Conservation Management Plan

A conservation management plan and statement of heritage significance for Kilmeen Church and Graveyard was prepared by Aegis Archaeology for Galway County Council. Work was funded by The Community Monuments Fund 2024, National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and administered through Galway County Council.

Medieval Parish Church

Kilmeen is an example of a medieval parish church. It has several important elements including a possible base of a round tower adding to its regional significance. A record of the upstanding remains and a condition survey was carried out as part of this report, and a detailed inventory of the features and issues compiled. The church is completely overgrown with ivy, and loose stones are evident through the overgrowth. Mature ash trees are growing adjacent to the church ruins and are suffering from ash die-back. The CMP sets out a plan of action to prevent further deterioration of the structure.