history
St Mary’s Church in Magheraculmoney Parish is located in the townland of Ardess. There has been a church on this site since the 14th century, with historical references dating back to 1622. The pre-plantation graveyard served both Protestant and Catholic families in the district for almost three hundred years until 1903. The oldest of the 433 marked graves bears the date 1679.
find
From Kesh village at the roundabout follow signs for Omagh/Ederney for 200m – turn right into Mantlin Road just before end of 30mph zone – continue past Kesh Community Centre for two miles to crossroads with B72 – Ardess church tower is visible straight ahead about 400m.
