The church and graveyard at Kilmacreddan, catalogued as DG098-008 and DG098-008001 respectively, have left no visible traces that were significant enough to be marked on the second edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps. What remains today is fairly good pasture land, with the sea just a short distance away to the south.

This absence of physical remains makes Kilmacreddan particularly intriguing for those interested in Ireland’s ecclesiastical past. The site name itself, incorporating ‘Kil’ (from the Irish ‘cill’ meaning church), suggests this was once a place of religious significance, likely dating back centuries. The associated graveyard would have served the local community, though without archaeological investigation, the extent and period of use remain uncertain.

The information about this site comes from the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled in 1983 by Brian Lacey and his team. This survey catalogued field antiquities spanning from the Mesolithic Period through to the 17th century, documenting sites like Kilmacreddan that might otherwise be completely forgotten. While the church and graveyard have left no visible mark on the modern landscape, their inclusion in the archaeological record ensures that this piece of Donegal’s religious heritage is preserved, at least in memory.