sandstone sill replacements at Kilmore Church Ulster Folk Museum

Three sandstone sill replacements were recently completed on the south elevation of Kilmore Church, located within the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum. Each new sill was carefully crafted with a traditional hand-tooled finish to match the character and detailing of the original masonry.

Originally built in 1790 in Carnacally, the building was dismantled and relocated to the museum in 1976 to preserve it as an important example of a late 18th-century Church of Ireland parish church. 

The replacement work focused on maintaining this historic integrity. The existing sandstone sills had deteriorated beyond repair, requiring full replacement rather than patching. Each new sill was individually shaped and finished by hand, ensuring accurate proportions, clean lines, and tooling marks consistent with traditional craftsmanship.

The completed work preserves both the appearance and structural performance of this significant historic church, ensuring its continued conservation for visitors and future generations.