Set just outside the National Trust village of Cushendun, this beautifully simple red sandstone church is one of the landmark buildings in the area. It was built in 1842 for the new Church of Ireland parish of Cushendun but by the end of the last century the congregation had dwindled and in 2003 the church was deconsecrated.

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In 2006 the Cushendun Building Preservation Trust was established to try to save the building and develop its future as a broad-based community arts centre. The project got off to a flying start when the Church was selected to take part in BBC2's Restoration Village.
Thanks to a terrific effort on the part of the local community, the church was regional winner for Northern Ireland which has generated invaluable publicity and also entitles it to a project planning grant.

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Since competing in Restoration Village a great deal of background work has been done identify sources of funding, and to maintain public awareness. Cushendun Old Church is a lovely building. It has great potential as a versatile arts venue and could become a focal point for the community. If you would like to support the project you can donate on line, join the mailing list or contact us to get involved.