Moneyreagh

Moneyrea Non-subscribing Presbyterian Church, October 2005

Granshaw Presbyterian Church

Moneyreagh or Moneyrea (from Irish: Mónaidh Riabhach/Monadh Riabhach)^[1][2] is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is just off the main road between Belfast and Ballygowan.

The village's Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church has a long history. The congregation dates back to the 18th century. The original meeting house was a barn-like building built in 1719. Beside the church stands the Richard Lyttle Memorial National School, which was in use from 1908 until 1961. Moneyreagh Primary School is on Church Road. Golfer Rory McIlroy lives near the village.

References

1. ^ Placenames NI
2. ^ Placenames Database of Ireland

• Culture Northern Ireland

Coordinates: 54°32′N 5°50′W / 54.533°N 5.833°W / 54.533; -5.833