Point of interest
Layd Old Church
5 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Flora
August 21, 2021
Lovely quiet spot with cliff walk down to Cushendall, great for blackberrying
Una
February 9, 2020
On the outskirts of Cushendall village is the ruin of Layd Old Church, a Franciscan foundation from the 13th century, surrounded by ancient gravestones overlooking Red Bay with Scottish isles in the horizon. One of the most famous gravestones, sits to the side of the monastery, a Celtic cross of local man, Dr James McDonnell, the founder of Belfast Medical School.
On the outskirts of Cushendall village is the ruin of Layd Old Church, a Franciscan foundation from the 13th century, surrounded by ancient gravestones overlooking Red Bay with Scottish isles in the horizon. One of the most famous gravestones, sits to the side of the monastery, a Celtic cross of l…
Julie And Graham
January 17, 2022
Fabulous Celtic cross in grave yard
Location
Cushendall, Northern Ireland