main Newcastle to Kilkeel road. It was established in 1840, and the Meeting House was ready for use by 1842. Kilhorne Church of Ireland is located on Kilkeel road. It is approached by a short driveway, with the tower visible from the road. There is also a Gospel Hall along Glasdrumman Road and a Free Presbyterian Worship Temple on Moneydarragh Road. Roman Catholics in the village usually attend St. Mary's Glasdrumman, as there are no Catholic churches in the village. Sport Annalong is represented by two football clubs. These were formerly based on Protestant and Catholic origin; however, both teams are now more religiously mixed due to decreasing religious tensions in Northern Ireland. One is Annalong Football Club, which field two teams in the S.K Holmes league whilst the other is Mourne Rovers, which also participate in the S.K Holmes league. Andy McCormick was the manager for many years and contributed greatly to the soccer scene in Annalong. Most players for the Mourne Rovers also play for local Gaelic teams. While the village has no hockey team, it does have a great tradition in the sport. Most hockey players from Annalong play for the neighbouring Kilkeel Hockey Club. The village has no Gaelic Football team, so most players from Annalong play for neighbouring clubs, mostly Glasdrumman GAC and Longstone GAC. Annalong also has a canoe and kayak club named Annalong Canoe and Kayak Club (ACKC), which uses Kilkeel Leisure Centre each Tuesday night for canoe polo and learning vital boating skills. This club also has camping trips, which members of the club and their families attend. These trips include paddling in Canadian canoes, surfing, or kayaking. Annalong Outdoor Bowling Club is the town's local bowling club. Schools Annalong Primary School St. Mary's Primary School See also List of villages in Northern Ireland List of towns in Northern Ireland References External links Annalong.com website Villages in County Down Civil parish of Kilkeel