St Barrahane’s Church, (Eircode is P81 AH51) is in the parish of Castlehaven, where ruins of an early church can also be found. In 1761, a church was built on the present elevated site and it was replaced by a new building in 1826. Designed by James Pain, the attractive building has a square tower. It is reached by 52 steps, one for every Sunday in the year. The church has close associations with local families, including the Townshends, Somervilles and Coghills.  There are three stained glass windows by Harry Clarke.  The renowned authors Edith Somerville and Violet Martin (Martin Ross) are interred in the churchyard.