About
St Patrick's Church of Ireland is located on Ballymullock Road, near Cairncastle, and looks down onto the scenic Ballygally bay. A place of antiquity, and still an active centre of worship, St Patrick's was the site of a medieval church appearing in the papal taxation of 1306 as Karkastell.
Features inside this beautiful rural church include a vivid east window designed by the famed German Mayer Company, and two south windows 1) St Patrick tending sheep on Slemish mountain. 2) in memory of Captain John Park, a former ship's master on the P&O Larne-Fleetwood ferry.
The font (still in use) originates from Ballynure church and was used by Dean Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver's Travels) during his incumbency there in 1695.
The churchyard has probably been used as a place of internment since the medieval period and includes the remains of the famous Spanish Armada tree and an offspring of the same.
All are also welcome to join the congregation for a service of Morning Prayer 1130-1230 on Sun 15th. Teas/coffees and traybakes available
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
