The Parish Rector, the Reverend Canon R. J. N. Porteus has produced a number of historical accounts of the local parishes, among which is this intriguing book that studies the history of Derryloran Parish Church back to the 12C! The following blurb is from the back page; 

Derryloran Parish Church is one of Cookstown's most famous landmarks. The present Church was built to the specifications of the famous English architect John Nash, who was responsible for the design of Buckingham Palace, Regent Street, Brighton Pavillion, and many London churches. In addition he designed Killymoon Castle in Cookstown.

Derryloran derives it's name from St Luran, a local bishop or abbot who lived in the neighbourhood around 1123A.D.

This book takes a fascinating look at the Parish and it's clergy, who have been traced back to 1367.

It also chronicles the changing years within the parish from the original 17C Church and graveyard at Blackhill, to the present Church at Gortalowry, which has undergone renovations totalling over £500,000 to mark the Millennium.

"The Oak Grove of Luran" - A History of Derryloran Parish Church features more than 30 photographs and original architectural drawings - some by Nash - and gives a most informative account of the life and times of the Parish.

Click here for a sneak preview Caution: This is a large (1.5MB) download!

Cost: £6.99 + S/H

The Parish commissioned local artist George A. Gourley to produce this print in celebration of the completion of the restoration works carried out on the main Church building in 2001. 

Cost: £6.00 + S/H