Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Discover the spiritual heritage of the Mourne, Gullion, and Strangford region, featuring sites ranging from early Christian foundations to grand 19th-century cathedrals. This list highlights diverse architectural styles, including the distinctive local granite construction common to the Mourne Mountains. Explore atmospheric ruins, historic parish churches, and significant landmarks associated with Saint Patrick that define the area's long cultural and religious history.

Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity

Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire…

Newry Cathedral

Built between 1825 and 1829 using local granite, this was the first Catholic cathedral opened in Ireland following the Catholic Emancipation. The interior is noted for its intricate Italian marble and detailed mosaics.

St Luke's

Atmospheric ruins of an 18th-century church located near Meigh in the Ring of Gullion.

St Patrick's Catholic Church

Situated in Saul, this church marks the area where Saint Patrick is believed to have established his first Irish church in 432 AD and where he later died.

Magherahamlet Parish Church

A Church of Ireland parish church built in 1814, serving the Magherahamlet area near Ballynahinch.

Saint Bronach Church of Ireland

Located in Rostrevor, this site is dedicated to the 6th-century Saint Bronach. The grounds contain a historic graveyard and a 9th-century high cross.

Mourne Presbyterian Church

A prominent Presbyterian church in Kilkeel with a congregation dating back to 1696. The current building was completed in 1831.

Saint Mary's Parish Church

A Roman Catholic parish church located in Burren, serving as a focal point for the local community near Warrenpoint.

Grange Roman Catholic Church

A 19th-century Roman Catholic church serving the Grange parish, situated in the coastal landscape south of the Mourne Mountains.

Kilhorne Parish Church

Located in Annalong, this Church of Ireland parish church was built in 1840 and stands as a notable local landmark of traditional stone construction.

Saint Joseph's Church

A Roman Catholic parish church located in Saintfield, serving the local community in the northern part of the region.