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Ashford church
© Ashford church

Ashford church was built in 1835. Four years later, the roof of the church in Ashford was blown off in "the night of the big wind" on January 6th 1839. The church is situated on the R515 in the village of Ashford.

Ashford church altar
© Ashford church altar

There is a statue of St Joseph in the porch of the church. Inside the church on the left there is a statue of St Anthony. Behind the altar on the left there is a statue of St Ita while on the right there is a statue of Mary. There is a picture of Jesus over the altar.

To the left of the altar there is a stained glass window depicting flowers to the memory of Catherine L. Collins and on the right there is a similar stained glass window to the memory of David O'Connor. There is a painting of the Sacred Heart in the wooden bridge of the church.

Statues in Ashford church  Statues in Ashford church
© Statues in Ashford church

Buried within the church is:

  Fr Timothy O'Kelly, PP from 1887 until 1895, Died 30th January 1895
Aged 55

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