County Down is Patrick country. The saint is reputed to lie buried beside Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, and nearby Saul is held to be the site of his first church in Ireland, a barn given by the chieftain Dichu. The county's towns and townlands keep strong Presbyterian, Church of Ireland, Catholic and Methodist congregations.

Whether you are in Downpatrick or a village on the far side of the county, a church community is rarely far away. Our listings are drawn from public records, church websites and submissions from congregations themselves, and we are working towards a complete picture of Christian worship in every corner of County Down.

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Churches in County Down

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Featured churches in County Down

Christ Church, Annaclone

First Annaclone Presbyterian Church

St. Colman's Catholic Church

Second Annaghlone Presbyterian Church

Loughachry Presbyterian Church

Annalong Free Presbyterian Church

Annalong Presbyterian Church

Kilhorne Parish Church

Ardglass Parish Church

St. Andrew's Church

Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church

Trinity Ballygowan Presbyterian Church

Church life in County Down