Cremore Presbyterian Church

Cremore Presbyterian Church is a relatively small but vibrant church in a very rural part of South Armagh in Northern Ireland.  It was built in 1802 in the style of a ‘barn’ church, which was common in those days.  The interior of the building was different in that originally it had a central aisle, with doors at two ends.  Then, the pulpit was in the middle of the long wall at the back of the church, away from the road. 

The Session House was a separate building near the front door. However, in later years this Session House was removed and the present one constructed including a kitchen and committee room downstairs and toilet facilities upstairs. At this time part of the field adjoining the graveyard was taken in to form a car park. 

The electric light and heating system which is used in the church today replaced the earlier high-pressure system of heating and lighting. 

In 1953 major renovations took place when the roof had to be replaced and inside plaster work carried out as well as replastering of the exterior. In recent years further work was carried out including the replacement of the church windows and doors.  The resurfacing of the carpark and the painting of the exterior of the church have further improved the premises. 

The church has been proud to retain many of its older features, which include the stable outbuilding which was used to shelter the horses of those parishioners fortunate enough to travel to church in style.  It is now used to store artefacts from a bygone era.    

The church has around 50 families associated with it and has a broad outreach within the local community. The very recent extension provides for a new reception area and disabled toilet facility – a most welcome provision for everyone.