Saint Peter's Catholic Church Ballymitty County Wexford

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Who we are

The parish of Carrig-on-Bannow, of which Saint Peter's Church in Hilltown, Ballymitty is part, is steeped in history and tradition. It stretches inland from Ballyteigue Bay to Rosegarland and Collcliffe. It is beautifully situated: to the North and North-West lie the wooded slopes above the Coragh river which divides it from Clongeen and Taghmon; on the West the Coragh opens out into "the little sea", as the locals call it, giving the appearance of a huge inland lake at high tide, keeping Tintern and its ancient abbey at a safe distance, while, to the South, lies the Bar of Lough over which the rough Atlantic lashes its fury in Winter, but during the Summer months providing many safe bathing spots for tourists. To the East and North-East are the parishes of Rathangan and Taghmon respectively.

The town of Bannow is of special historic significance, not just for local history but for the history of the nation of Ireland as a whole. As the site of the first landings of the Normans and the first important town to be built by them in Ireland, Bannow became a hub for the Norman presence in Ireland. The story of its rise and fall is one of deep tragedy and triumph, downfall and defiance, conquest and courage.

Our Mission

As believers in Christ Jesus, our parish wishes to share the joy of the Gospel with all those who reside within the borders of our parish. Following the vision of the Second Vatican Council, we are first and foremost a “liturgical community”, expressing our faith in the liturgical traditions of the Church. Everyone is welcome to visit us in our church and join us for the celebration of our liturgies. Through Prayer, Liturgy, and Active Participation in the activities of our parish, we hope to awaken a new sense of God’s presence in our community. By giving God honour first, and worshipping Him, we believe that the graces bestowed upon us will permeate the parish, filling it with a new dawn for holiness and sanctity.

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Saint Peter's Catholic Church
Hilltown
Ballymitty, County Wexford Y35 PC97
Ireland
Phone: 083 885 52 38

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Rev Matthew Boggan, PP
Rev Matthew Boggan, PP
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Parochial House, Foulksmills
Clongeen
, County Wexford
Ireland
Phone: 083 885 52 38

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Hilltown
Ballymitty Co. Wexford
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Ballymitty

Sunday 10am

Daily Wednesday only 9.30 am

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Saint Peter's Catholic Church History

The parish of Carrig-On-Bannow is steeped in history. Ballymitty, as a part of the parish, is also rich in local and ecclesiastical history. The site of a Norman church was located near Knocktarton, not far from the present church in Hilltown. It was about 1799 or 1800 that a thatched chapel was built at Hilltown, replacing an earlier Mass-house at Tullicanna. This thatched chapel was accidentally burned in 1835.

The present church at Ballymitty, dedicated to St Peter, was built in 1837. It is a barn-type church with classical interior, having a simple choir gallery and an impressive square belfry tower, surmounted by a cross, the ground floor of which forms the entrance porch. There is a handsome patterned wooden ceiling. Behind the altar is a beautiful reredos of Italian influence, executed by the Maddock brothers of Bannow, featuring a large painting of “The descent from Calvary”. Similar altarpieces can be seen in the Augustinian churches in New Ross and Grantstown, and also in the church at Myshall, Co. Carlow. The classical motif is repeated in the design of the tabernacle with its broken pediment and dome.

There are four lancet windows on each side; the one on the right-hand side of the sanctuary has been truncated by the building of a more recent sacristy. This window features the logo of the Millennium Jubilee Year 2000. The windows at the sanctuary end of the church depict, on the left, the Immaculate Conception, the Sacred Heart, and, on the right, St Patrick. The other windows contain symbolic representations of titles, in Latin, of Our Lady: Gate of Heaven, Mirror of Justice, Arc of the Covenant and Seat of Wisdom. Two of these windows are obscured by the gallery.

A tablet on the exterior of the tower, over the entrance, gives the dedication and date of the church.

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Saint Peter's Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 9th of April, 2023
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