The honour of building the church at the present location is attributed to Fr. John O’Reilly PP, who commenced the construction in 1858. In 1850 Charles Reilly gave 1.5 acres as the site and William Hague, Cavan was engaged as architect. The local people carted all materials, with the lovely limestone – now ‘lost’ under the subsequent plastering with pebble dashing – coming all the way from Ross quarry, Mountnugent, and their craftsmen, especially the two Smith brothers, did a mighty job of building. The generosity of James Tighe, Mass., USA -formerly of Gallon House, Lisduff, – provided an array of splendid stained glass windows.

The ‘Meath Chronicle’ on 15th December 1945 acclaimed the magnificent craftsmanship involved. The church received a further two stained glass windows – one from Dr. John Mulvany, Portsmouth (ex Lisduff House) and the other from Mgr. Bough, Australia (ex Maghera). Around 1935, the fresco of the Last Supper, painted by famous Mistra Duffy, Cavan, is still a most arresting feature on the wall behind the altar. In 1972 the church spire was removed and the roof extended to cover that area. Prior to August 2000, major renovations had led to a fine upgrading of the sanctuary – making excellent use of surplus marble form the removal of the long-established altar rails… hence the Ambo, Chair, and ‘facing’ for the steps ascending to sanctuary level, really do ‘blend in’.

In 2001, mass times for Sunday became Saturday (Vigil) 8.30pm and Sunday 9.00am – earliest and latest in the parish! Also in 2001 an extra 20 feet either side of the approach avenue was purchased from Michael Maguire, Stramatt, for extra car-parking space. Architect Raymond O’Reilly is presently drafting plans to be submitted to Cavan County Council for the required planning permission.

A 2000 AD application to the Millennium Fund for a grant towards installing an electronic bell really paid off when a cheque was presented to dedicated members of the local ICA, and Fr. Cusack PP, at Government Buildings, Dublin, on Thursday 11th October 2001. A further donation from the management of Glanbia, Virginia Branch, meant the Bell and all installation costs made no demands on stretched Church funds.