Right off Main St and reached through a cast-iron gateway, Fethard's Holy Trinity Church and churchyard occupy a captivating time warp. The main part of the building dates from the 13th century, but its ancient walls have been blighted with mortar for weatherproofing. The handsome west tower was added later and has had its sturdy stonework uncovered. Get the keys from the XL Stop & Shop (aka Whyte's) on Main St, 50m west of the gate.
The interior of the church has an aisled nave and a chancel of typical medieval style, but is sparsely furnished. Within the church ceiling is the oldest scientifically dated timber roof in Ireland. A ruined chapel and sacristy adjoin the south end of the church while old gravestones descend in ranks to a refurbished stretch of medieval wall complete with a guard tower and a parapet, from where you can look down on the gentle River Clashawley between its horse-trod banks.
Close to the church in Main St is the 17th-century town hall , with coats of arms mounted on the facade.
