Stonebridge Presbyterian Church

History

The congregation's history records its formation in 1700, with the Rev Patrick Dunlop as first minister from 1700 to 1704. The Rev William White served the congregation for 53 years, from 1820 to 1874, and was succeeded briefly by his son, also the Rev William White, from 1874 to 1875. Another son, the Rev James White, served from 1884 to 1886. In 1889 the congregation was placed on the Weak Congregation Fund.

Stonebridge was united with Newbliss on 1 November 1914, and Drumkeen was added from 1 April 1927 until 1 July 1937. In 1961 the congregation was united with Ballyhobridge and Clones, and Newbliss joined the group in 1965 as a stated supply.