A brief history

Bryansford or Ballyhafry old chapel was erected in 1760 by the Rev Robert Taylor. The original building had a thatched roof. Before it was erected, Mass was celebrated in a “bohog” at Cross and at Burren Mass Rock.

The church was rebuilt in 1830 by the Rev John O'Heggarty. It may also have been renovated around 1900. A brass plaque on the wall of the Church read “In memory of the Very Rev Eugene McCartan PP VF, Larne under whose will a debt of £430 remaining due for the renovation of this Church was paid off. The total expenditure having been £931. RIP Nov 1904. W Dempsey PP”. The debt referred to may have been carried over from the rebuilding of the Church in 1830, or could have resulted from further renovations, which some believe, were carried out around 1900.

In the mid-eighties the church was up-dated. A new porch was built on the west end of the Church and new seats were provided by the parishioners.

The Stations of the Cross (presented (1902) by Mrs Mary Cowan RIP) will be 100 years old this year.

Church Services:

• Sunday Mass
  10 am
• Weekday Mass
  Saturday 10 am
• Sacrament of Reconciliation
  After Saturday morning Mass
  1st Friday of every month: 7.35 pm to 7.50 pm
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
  First Friday 7.30 to 7.55 pm
• Sacristan: Gerry Keating