Built in 1775 to the design of prominent architect Thomas Cooley and is one of the churches in the Diocese of Armagh built by Archbishop Richard Robinson.
Keady, County Armagh
The church was built on a site granted by Trinity College, Dublin the landowner in 1775. It was consecrated for worship in 1782. Forty years later the tower and balcony were added, to accommodate the growing numbers in the area, attracted by the flourishing linen industry.
There are a number of impressive stained-glass windows, (five in all) dedicated in memory of notable parishioners, a former Rector and one is in celebration of the Dorman family; members of the church who for over one hundred years provided the General Practitioners in the town. There are also various marble and brass plaques erected in memory of parishioners, benefactors and a former Rector.
The church boasts an impressive organ, which is situated in the balcony. Built by Messrs. Evans & Barr, Belfast, it was installed in 1908 and is still in use at the weekly services. When St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1860, both congregations ordered a new bell from the same Dublin foundry. At the time of writing (2024) St Matthew’s is undergoing a major roof refurbishment, with the main grant assistance provided by National Churches Trust.
The church can be accessed by appointment or by using the contact telephone number on the notice board.
Armagh, County Armagh
As the seat of both Catholic and Anglican Archbishops, Amargh is still the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland, the Anglican medieval church has been sympathetically restored over centuries and celebrates its connection with St Patrick.
Armagh, County Armagh
The seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland.
Mountnorris, County Armagh
Beautiful gem of architecture.
