Congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Loughbratty,
Castleblaney,
Co. Monaghan

Sunday Service:
12.30 pm
(on alternate weeks with Garmany's Grove)

Minister: Rev. Ker Graham
Telephone: (028) 3087 8369
Email: kgraham@presbyterianireland.org

McKelvey's Grove

McKelvey's Grove was founded in the mid 1840s. Its first minister, Rev. Matthew Macauley, served for over 40 years having been installed twice! Situated at the north of Mullyash Mountain, about six miles from Castleblaney, it comprises 32 families, 14 of whom live in Northern Ireland.

Perhaps unique in the General Assembly, the congregational treasurer keeps two sets of accounts, one in sterling, the other in punt.

McKelvey's has a very close relationship with its near neighbour, Garmany's Grove. Services alternate between the meeting houses each week. As well as uniting for worship, the Sunday School, PWA, Midweek and Youth Fellowship (with Clarkesbridge) are also joined.

The future is bright with many young families in a stable farming community.

Services of worship take place at 12.30pm, preceded by the Sabbath School at 11.30 am. The Midweek meets at 8.00 pm on Thursdays, changing to 8.30 pm during British Summer Time.