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08 Jan 2026

PHOTOS: Historic Louth church offers rare property opportunity

Former Drumcar church with original 19th-century features

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A former 19th-century church in the picturesque village of Drumcar has come to the market, offering a rare and unique property opportunity in mid-Louth. 

Just 2.4km from Dunleer, St. Fintan’s Church is a charming free-standing church built approximately 1845 and situated on an impressive, pleasant and serene site.

The church embodies many of its original features including: three bay nave, single bay chancel to east, gable fronted entrance, porch to south and gabled fronted vestry to north.

Situated on its own site, this landmark building is accessed through a distinctive and charming lychgate.

Seldom does a property of this type come to the market and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a former church with huge potential for conversion to residential/commercial (STP).  

PJ Roddy of Property Partners Laurence Gunne said: “It’s a unique sale of a landmark building. It’s in a very picturesque setting in mid-Louth.

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“Already enquiries are strong, and the property would lend itself to a number of uses (subject to planning).

“We’ve had enquiries from a wide variety of people. Viewings have just started and we look forward to an early conclusion.”

Full details on request from PJ Roddy at Property Partners Laurence Gunne on 042 933 4414.

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