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Parish of Tullyrusk

A large commodious Presbyterian Meeting House was built in 1826 in the town land of Dundrod, the inhabitants of the parish being principally of that persuasion.

The only public building in the parish is the Presbyterian meeting house in the town land of Dundrod, near its northern side and on the road from Antrim to Lisburn. It is a plain but neat roughcast house measuring 60 feet long and 40 feet wide, rather lofty and having a high pitched, hipped roof. It is very neatly and comfortably fitted up internally, having a good gallery and containing accommodation for 800 persons. It was erected by subscription in 1827 and cost 1,100 pounds.

XXXIV Templepatrick Presbytery, congregaries, ministers & towns

Dundrod, William Magill, Crumlin

Dundrod Presbyterian Church

The ceremony connected with the opening of the new hall recently erected in memory of the late Robert McBrde, took place on Wednesday afternoon, 2nd inst., at three o'clock. There was a good attendance of the general public, which included - Revs. Dr. West. B.A., Robert Wallace, M.A., Alexander McKinney, D.H. Craig, Wm. Martin, D. Stewart, M.A., J.A.H. Irwin, M.A. B.D., Wm. Corkey, M.A., Wm. Salmond, A.F. Moody, B.A., Drs. A. Mussen, J.P., Wm. Hunter, Samuel Gawn; Messrs W.J. Frazer, J.P., E.J. Johnston, J. Gardener, Hugh Ritchie, Alexander Nixon, Gilliland Kennedy, Mrs. Ferguson, and Miss McBride, daughters of the late Rev. Mr. McBride. On the motion of Mr.W.J. McKnight, seconded by Mr. Hugh Crawford, the chair was taken by the Rev. Dr. West. The proceedings were opened with praise and prayer, after which the chairman gave a few reminiscences of his own long connection with Dundrod, speaking in very high terms of the work and worth of Rev. R. McBride.

Rev. Robert Wallace, Lylehill, the next oldest co-presbyter of Mr. McBride, then delivered a warm eulogium on his zeal and faithfulness in the carrying on of the work of Dundrod congregation. He concluded by highly complimenting the architect (Mr. Jas. Hunter, B.E.) and builders (Messrs. Pinkerton & Son), on having erected a building so much above the ordinary in design and workmanship.

At this stage, Mr. Francis Curley, Belfast in a very happy and felicitous speech, proceeded to declare the hall open, saying how pleased he was to be present, and complimenting the Dundrod people on their very flourishing appearance.

Rev. D.S. Corkey, pastor loci, then gave a graphic sketch of the continued progress of Dundrod congregation since its inception in 1826.

Rev. D. Stewart referred somatically to the strong Christian personality which the late Rev. Mr. McBride possessed.

A very hearty and cordial vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Curley by Mr. Wm. Higginson J.P., seconded by Mr. Alex Kennedy, and passed enthusiastically.

Mr. R.J. Graham moved, and Mr. David Patterson seconded that the best thanks of the meeting be given to Dr. West for so ably presiding, and also to those friends who so kindly acted as collectors or sent subscriptions.

The motion was passed with much cordiality, and the interesting proceedings terminated.

Presbytery of Templepatrick

Dundrod

From cross roads near Wolfhill House by watershed over Wolf and Divis to Carbavoy bridge; by straight line to groganstown; byroad passing to Castlerobin and by river to Stoneyford Bridge by Road passing Tullynewbank to Glenavy; by road passing Tullynewbank to Glenavy; by road passing Ballyminymore, Heathery Hill, to branch of Dundesert River, by branch of Dundesert River to road leading to Nutt's corner; by road through Ballynaconnett to road through Ballyhill; by road passing Ballyhill, Ballyutoag to Cross Roads near Wolfhill House.