St Matthew's Shankill Parish Church EHOD 2025

30 Woodvale Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 3BS

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St Matthews Church is known for its ultra Hibernian style. Built between 1869 - 1872 the church is built in the shape of a Shamrock and has a steeple in the form of an Irish round tower. The church is sited close to Shankill Graveyard and the Church Hall is on the Farset River close to the site of the original ancient White Church which gave Shankill its name. The Church is architecturally unique and has the Balluan Stone in the grounds. The stone was found in the graveyard and moved to the church 1910 - believed to have been used as a baptismal font in early Christian times.

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EHOD (13 Sept 2025 - 14 Sept 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday	10:00	- 16:00
Sunday	13:00	- 16:00

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