The Churches of Britain and Ireland

The Churches of Britain and Ireland

County Antrim

Aghagallon, St. Patrick (R.C.1834). J 105 637. © Len Brankin. Another view, © Gerard Close (2015).
Aghalee, Craigmore Methodist Church, built as Aghagallon Wesleyan Chapel in 1834. J 117 661. © Gerard Close (2015).
Ahoghill, St. Colmanell (CoI). D 049 014. Link. St. Mary (R.C.). D 046 015. Link. Gospel Hall. D 048 018. 1st Presbyterian Church. D 050 015. Link. 2nd Presbyterian Church. D 049 014. All © Gerard Close. The 1st Presbyterian Church has recently (late 2013) built a new church on a different site. D 058 017. © Gerard Close (2014). The Gospel hall has also been re-built, opening in October 2018. © Gerard Close (2018). Link. Brookside Church (3rd Presbyterian). D 048 017. © Gerard Close (2018).
Aldergrove, St. Catherine (CoI). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Antrim.
Armoy, Presbyterian Church. D 067 324. © Gerard Close (2011).

Ballee, Presbyterian Church. D 106 014. Baptist Church. D 093 008. Both © Gerard Close.
Ballinaloob, Gospel Hall. D 036 212. © Gerard Close.
Ballinderry, Middle Church (CoI). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Upper Parish Church (CoI, 1824). J 158 673. © Gerard Close (2012). St. Mary (R.C., 1853). J 141 659. © Gerard Close (2015).
Ballintoy, Parish Church (CoI). D 039 450. © Gerard Close (2011). St. Mary and St. Joseph (R.C.). D 043 445. © Gerard Close (2014). Gospel Hall. D 046 445. © Gerard Close (2014).
Ballycairn, Presbyterian Church (1926). J 323 665. © Gerard Close (2015).
Ballycarry, Old Meeting House (Presbyterian). © unitarian.co.uk. This, and many other old engravings on this website, are reproduced from the downloadable books on the Unitarian Church Headquarters website here. The books are Pictures of Unitarian Churches by Emily Sharpe (1901) and the 1914 edition of Nonconformist Church Architecture by Ronald P. Jones M.A, (Oxon), and the images are reproduced by kind permission of James Barry of Unitarian Church Headquarters. My appreciation also to Mike Berrell for his efforts in this regard.
Ballycastle, Holy Trinity (CoI). Link. Catholic Church. Both © Alastair Cameron.
Ballyclare.
Ballyclog, St. Patrick (CoI). D 137 014. © Gerard Close.
Ballyeaston, the Second Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church. Both © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Since the previous photo was taken, some years ago, a new vestibule has been added. New photo © John Waugh (2010). Link.
Ballykeel, Presbyterian Church. D 115 025. © Gerard Close.
Ballylinney, Presbyterian Church (1835). J 292 891. © Gerard Close (2011).
Ballymacash, Emmanuel Baptist Church (1989). J 238 660. St. Mark (CoI, 1975). J 245 568. Link. The original St. Mark is now the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and dates originally from 1892. J 246 659. Elmwood Presbyterian Church. J 245 657. Link. All © Gerard Close (2013).
Ballymena.
Ballymoney.
Ballynafie, The Mission Hall. D 007 018. © Gerard Close.
Ballynure, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Link. Christ Church (CoI, 1856). J 314 936. © Gerard Close (2015). The ruins of the earlier (1602) church, where Jonathan Swift spent some years as prebendary, stand adjacent. © Gerard Close (2015). Methodist Church (1846). J 316 933. © Gerard Close (2015).
Ballywatt, Presbyterian Church (1895). C 904 359. © Gerard Close (2011).
Ballyweaney, Presbyterian Church (1842). D 068 216. © Gerard Close (2012).
Billy, the Parish Church (CoI, 1815), under repair. C 955 386. © Gerard Close (2014).
Broomhedge, St. Matthew (CoI, 1841). J 221 626. © Gerard Close (2012).
Broughshane, St. Patrick (CoI). D 154 065. © Gerard Close. Another view, interior view, the pulpit, and a hefty bell, bearing date 1765, all © Adam McCurdy (2015). 1st Presbyterian (1655). D 152 066. © Gerard Close. 2nd Presbyterian. D 147 064. © Gerard Close. Link. Gospel Hall. D 52 064. © Gerard Close (2010).
Bushmills.
Bushvale, Presbyterian Church (1804, renovated 1927). D 010 307. © Gerard Close (2011).

Cargin, Sacred Heart (R.C.). Its disused predecessor stands on the same site. J 020 879. Both © Gerard Close.
Carnlea, Mission Hall. D 073 112. © Gerard Close (2011).
Carnlough, St. John (R.C.). D 284 175. © Gerard Close (2014).
Carnmoney, Church of the Holy Evangelists (CoI). J 326 822. © Gerard Close (2013).
Carrickfergus.
Clady, Clady Water Baptist Church. J 199 836. © Gerard Close (2012).
Clonkeen, Gospel Hall. J 040 930. © Gerard Close (2012).
Clough, St. James (CoI). D 096 144. Gospel Hall. D 095 145. Both © Gerard Close.
Cloughmills, The Killagan Parish Church (CoI). D 061 184. Reformed Presbyterian Church. D 070 174. Both © Gerard Close. Sacred Heart (R.C.). D 065 183. © Gerard Close (2012).
Cloughwater, Presbyterian Church. D 116 083. © Gerard Close (2010).
Connor, Presbyterian Church. J 161 965. © Gerard Close. St. Saviour (CoI). J 155 965. © Gerard Close (2010). Link.
Craigmore, Presbyterian Church. J 059 919. © Gerard Close (2013).
Cranfield, the ruined Catholic Church - the burial place of the Clotworthy family. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Crebilly, St. Patrick (R.C.). D 130 027. © Gerard Close.
Croaghmore, Presbyterian Church (1829). D 004 402. © Gerard Close (2011).
Crumlin, St. John (CoI, 1903). J 148 760. Presbyterian Church (1839). J 150 762. Mater Dei (R.C., 1973). J 148 756. All © Gerard Close (2016).
Cullybackey, Craigs Parish Church (CoI). The Cunningham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Both © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Reformed Presbyterian Church. D 058 055. © Gerard Close (2010). Faith Mission Hall (1928). D 053 057. © Gerard Close (2010).
Cushendall, the Layd Church, founded in 1316. The graveyard is still in use. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Link1. Link2. St. Mary (R.C., 1836). D 233 275. © Alastair Cameron. Presbyterian Church (1900). D 240 280. © Gerard Close (2014). Layde Parish Church (CoI). D 233 275. © Gerard Close (2014).

Derriaghy, Christ Church (CoI, 1872). J 274 678. St. Patrick (R.C., 1733). J 266 681. Bethany Church of the Nazarene. J 280 676. Gospel Hall. J 267 678. All © Gerard Close (2012).
Dervock, St. Colman (CoI). C 974 317. Presbyterian Church. C 977 317. Both © Gerard Close (2011).
Doagh, St. Bride (CoI). J 252 905. Methodist Church. J 259 894. Both © Gerard Close. © Gerard Close (2013).
Donegore, St. John (CoI). J 220 876. © Gerard Close (2013).
Duneane, the Parish Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Fulton Memorial Presbyterian Church. J 023 902. © Gerard Close (2013).
Dunloy, Presbyterian Church. D 015 195. St. Joseph (RC.). D 015 189. Both © Gerard Close.
Dunseverick, Baptist Tabernacle. C 991 442. Lisnagunogue Parish Church (CoI, 1831). C 983 444. Both © Gerard Close (2011).

Finvoy, Church of Ireland. C 955 190. Presbyterian Church. C 957 177. Both © Gerard Close.

Galgorm, Green Pastures Evangelical Church, known locally as The Peoples Church. D 072 028. © Gerard Close (2013).
Gardenmore, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Link.
Garryduff, Presbyterian Church (1847). C 982 221. © Gerard Close.
Glarryford, Killymurris Presbyterian Church (1860). D 050 136. © Gerard Close (2013).
Glenarm.
Glenavy, St. Aidan (CoI). J 154 732. © Gerard Close (2011). Methodist Church (1891). J 155 727. © Gerard Close (2012). St. Joseph (R.C.). J 141 716. © Gerard Close (2015).
Glengormley.
Gleno, St. Columba (CoI). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Glenwherry, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Grange, Baptist Church. J 030 954. Presbyterian Church. J 031 953. Both © Gerard Close (2009). Ballyscullion Parish Church (CoI). J 018 959. © Gerard Close (2013).
Greenisland.

Hannahstown, St. Joseph (R.C.). J 273 722. © Gerard Close. Link.

Jordanstown, St. Patrick (CoI). J 354 853. © Gerard Close (2010).

Kells, Presbyterian Church. J 146 970. © Gerard Close.
Killead, Presbyterian Church. J 174 812. © Gerard Close (2011).
Kilraughts, Reformed Presbyterian Church. C 998 261. © Gerard Close (2011). First Presbyterian Church (1975). D 032 257. © Gerard Close (2012).

Lambeg, St. Colman (R.C.). J 274 665. Baptist Church. J 275 676. Both © Gerard Close. Gerry has advised (2015) that the Baptist Church has closed, and is now a car wash. The Parish Church (CoI). J 282 668. © Gerard Close (2012).
Larne, The Gardenmore Presbyterian Church. D 399 027. St. MacNissi (R.C.). D 402 026. Methodist Church. D 404 026. Elim Church. D 400 027. All © Gerard Close (2010). Mission Hall. D 402 030. © Gerard Close (2014).
Lisburn. Lisburn straddles the border of Counties Down and Antrim - the county boundary being the River Lagan (see Wikipedia entry).
Lisnafillan, Mission Hall (1931). D 067 015. © Gerard Close (2009).
Loughgiel, All Saints (CoI, 1846). D 068 242. St. Patrick (R.C.). D 082 253. Both © Gerard Close (2012).
Loughmore, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Lower Ballinderry, Moravian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.

Magheragall, Parish Church (CoI, 1831). J 218 650. Link. Presbyterian Church. Although the congregation was founded in 1763, the building dates from 1846. Link. Methodist Church (2001). J 226 665. Link. All © Gerard Close (2013).
Magherahoney, St. MacNissi (R.C.). D 080 290. © Gerard Close (2014).
Maze.
Moneyglass, Our Lady of Lourdes (R.C.). J 015 932. © Gerard Close. Interior view, and the grotto, both © Adam McCurdy (2015).
Monkstown, Abbey Presbyterian Church. J 343 844. © Gerard Close. Link. Church of the Good Shepherd (CoI and Methodist). J 345 844. © Gerard Close (2010). Baptist Church. J 352 842. © Gerard Close (2011).
Mosside, Presbyterian Church (1850). D 016 347. © Gerard Close (2011).
Mossley, The Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church. J 324 851. © Gerard Close (2010).
Muckamore, Presbyterian Church. J 182 848. © Gerard Close (2011). St. Jude (CoI, 1841). J 164 845. © Gerard Close (2012).

Newtowncrommelin, Presbyterian Church. D 139 171. © Gerard Close (2010).

Parkgate, 1st Donegore Presbyterian (1827). J 228 878. © Gerard Close (2013).
Portglenone.
Portrush.

Randalstown.
Rasharkin, Church of Ireland. Presbyterian Church. C 973 127. Free Presbyterian Church. C 966 140. Gospel Hall (1955). C 976 125. All © Gerard Close. St. Mary (R.C.). C 973 137. © Gerard Close (2010).
Rathlin (CoI). Catholic Church. Both © Alastair Cameron.
Roseyards, Presbyterian Church. C 999 296. © Gerard Close (2011).

Templepatrick, St. Patrick (CoI). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Old Presbyterian Church (1784, Non-Subscribing Presbyterian). J 226 855. © Gerard Close (2011). Presbyterian Church. J 245 856. © Gerard Close (2012).
Toberkeigh, Presbyterian Church (1890). D 003 405. © Gerard Close (2011).
Toomebridge, St. Oliver Plunkett (R.C.). H 992 903. © Gerard Close.
Tullygarley, Mission Hall. D 095 006. © Gerard Close.

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