Islandeady

Medieval Church

This 13th century medieval church is beautifully situated in a hillside cemetery overlooking Bilberry Lake. I can find very little information about the history of the church other than it is dedicated to St Aidan /Eiden, who reputedly gives the Parish its name (Oileán Éadaigh - the Island of Aidan). It is also believed that a hermit St Aolain lived in Islandeady. Supposedly in nearby Pollanass a double cupped stone shows the impressions of the saints knees. This maybe a bullaun stone which I have failed to locate, but a townland west of here is named Bullaunmeneen. This is a really gorgeous and peaceful area popular with trout anglers.