Church of Ireland in Ballinlough celebrating its bicentenary
Celebrations will be held today, Sunday, September 22nd marking the bicentenary of the Church of Ireland in Ballinlough.
The Church of Ireland in Ballinlough is celebrating its bicentenary (1824-2024) and to mark the occasion a special celebration will be held today, Sunday, September 22nd at 3.30 p.m.
The community is invited to join with Bishop Ferran Glenfield, Revd Xanthe Pratt, visiting clergy and parishioners for a service of celebration for the life of the parish church today, September 22nd. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Everyone most welcome.
The church was built in 1824 on the most focal point in the village of Ballinlough. The architect positioned the church so it could be viewed from all four roads leading to the village. It now stands as a captivating and irreplaceable structure with its fine stonework and stain glass windows.
It comprises a two-bay nave abutting a three-stage castellated tower with pinnacles to the west and vestry to the south-east. The church has a unique pitched slate roof with rendered and cut stone chimneystacks and limestone coping to the gable ends.
The church is set within its own grounds with various upright and recumbent grave markers dating from the nineteenth century to the present day. Stone gate piers with wrought-iron gates mark the entrance.
The church is open for regular worship with morning prayer service every Sunday at 9.30 a.m. and Holy Communion Service the last Sunday of every month at 9.30 a.m.. Visitors always welcome.
