The Church of the Assumption, Sooey is located in the town land of Carrowkeel on the R284 Sligo to Ballyfarnon road. It was built in 1837 in order to replace an existing church which had fallen into disrepair and no longer could be used. The site of the existing church was donated by William Phibbs, a Protestant landlord of the area. One of the many subscribers to the building of the church was Lord Palmerstown who was the Prime Minister of England at one time. Lord Palmerstown was involved in the building of Classiebawn Castle.

The site of the new church was much in favour with the priest of the time Fr Cullenan because of its location and proximity to the main road. The church itself was entirely built by the people of the district; all items were donated by the locals except the roof slates. The grave of Fr. Cullenan who died in 1850 is the only priest to be interred here. A plaque to commemorate him is located on the left side porch of the church and it reads: “Pray for the Rev. Luke Cullenan who erected this Chapel in the year of our Lord 1837”.

The seating of the church was installed in 1880. And the present three Altars and Station of the Cross were installed in the late 1890 by Fr. Maher. The main Altar depicting The Last Supper is constructed from Caen Stone (a light creamy Yellowish

Jurissace limestone mined in France). The other two Altars are: one dedicated to Our Lady with Child, and the Sacred Heart.

Another notable feature of the church is the intricately carved oak Stations of the Cross and the beautiful stained glass windows. The window to the left of the main Altar depicts the Resurrection of Christ, and the window on the right of the Altar depicts the Ascension of the Lord into heaven. The window in the side porch of the church depicts Christ the Shepherd. One of the two windows in the main porch depicts the Assumption of Our Lady while the other depicts three figures of unknown origin.

The church obtained its more modern look in 1961 when the priest at the time Fr. Matt Owens carried out extensive renovations removing the more gothic style architecture. The bell which stands at the left hand side of the church was discovered during renovations in the ground just outside the sacristy. There is now one door that leads to the sacristy behind the altar where previously there stood two.

In 1999 the central portion of the Altar rails were removed, the Altar was re-ordered and a new marble Caen stone Ambo was installed. The church has retained its beautiful features to this day and relishes in its unique and interesting history. The Church of The Assumption, Sooey still plays an extensive role in keeping the history of the local area alive and keeping the parish community together.