Killursa Church

About this place

Killursa is a medieval ruined church located in County Galway, Ireland. The name comes from the Irish ‘Cill Fhursa’, meaning “the church of Fursa”. St. Fursa was a 7th-century saint who is thought to have established a monastery on this site. The church building dates to the 12th century and was designed in the Romanesque style. It is surrounded by a large burial ground containing a combination of older and more modern graves. It is still in use today. The site is a protected national monument.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Killursa Church is located in County Galway, roughly 29 km (25 min drive) from Galway and 245 km (3h 35m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ross Errilly Friary (1.6 km away).