loughinisland churches

It is unusual in Ulster to have three churches on one site, and yet surprisingly little is known about the place, its first mention in the historical records being in 1306. The middle church is the oldest, dating from around the 13th century.

The north church is probably 15th century, while the south church has decorative stonework in the form of a doorway bearing the date 1636 and the initials PMC, for Phelim McCartan, a member of an important family in the area who were probable the patrons of the three churches.