A new church was required due to the original's poor condition and distance from Blarney town.

In 1766, an order was issued permitting the construction of a new church on the present site.

[3] The Church of The Resurrection was completed in roughly 1776,[4] partly funded by the Board of First Fruits.

[8] Robert Ferris became the rector of the parish in 2020, having been Associate Minister there for eight years prior to his promotion.

[12] Above the gable of the south transept is a Latin cross made of limestone.