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Dedication of new extension at St Colman's, Newcastle

On Sunday 19 April 2026, Newcastle Parish dedicated the newly extended St Colman’s Church, Tullybrannigan, with a special service followed by a 'picnic in the pews'. St Colman’s, which was built as a cemetery church in 1927, sits in tranquil grounds and has a special place in the hearts of both the parish and the community. It hosts two services of worship every Sunday but the new extension with its kitchen and toilet will greatly expand the opportunities for outreach and hospitality. Parishioner, Mr George Hanna, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. Bishop David preached and the service was led by the rector, Canon Myrtle Morrison and Lurgan Salvation Army Band. Around 270 people joined the celebrations!

  • Ribbon cut by parishioner Mr George Hanna
    Ribbon cut by parishioner Mr George Hanna
  • St Colman's complete with extension
    St Colman's complete with extension
  • Building committee: Canon Myrtle Morrison, Jennifer White, George Hanna, Sean McKay (Architect), Bill Cash and David McClune (Builder).
    Building committee: Canon Myrtle Morrison, Jennifer White, George Hanna, Sean McKay (Architect), Bill Cash and David McClune (Builder).
  • George and Jennifer Hanna and their children with Myrtle: Wendy Rooney, George and Jennifer Hanna, Karen Boyd and Mark Hanna
    George and Jennifer Hanna and their children with Myrtle: Wendy Rooney, George and Jennifer Hanna, Karen Boyd and Mark Hanna
  • Memorial plaque
    Memorial plaque
  • New kitchen
    New kitchen
  • New toilet to the right
    New toilet to the right
  • The service took place in a marquee in the grounds
    The service took place in a marquee in the grounds
  • Around 270 people joined the celebrations
    Around 270 people joined the celebrations
  • The rector, Canon Myrtle Morrison
    The rector, Canon Myrtle Morrison
  • Bishop David gives the address
    Bishop David gives the address
  • Prayers led by Jillian Aulds, Diocesan Reader
    Prayers led by Jillian Aulds, Diocesan Reader
  • Reading given by Jennifer White
    Reading given by Jennifer White
  • A poem from local resident and parishioner Margaret Neill
    A poem from local resident and parishioner Margaret Neill
  • Lurgan Salvation Army Band
    Lurgan Salvation Army Band
  • Psalm 150 read by Revd Marie Walsh
    Psalm 150 read by Revd Marie Walsh
  • Soloist, Carol-anne McKay
    Soloist, Carol-anne McKay
  • The extension is constructed of zinc
    The extension is constructed of zinc
  • A glass corridor joins the buildings
    A glass corridor joins the buildings
  • A very appropriate inscription for the location
    A very appropriate inscription for the location
  • Pslam 90:2
    Pslam 90:2
  • Psalm 121: 1-2
    Psalm 121: 1-2
  • The church entrance
    The church entrance
  • Interior of St Colman's
    Interior of St Colman's
  • First Aiders NI, mother and son: Carol Shannon and Andrew Shannon
    First Aiders NI, mother and son: Carol Shannon and Andrew Shannon
  • Mourne Mountain Rescue: Robert Campbell, Sam McNeilly and Mark Hanna
    Mourne Mountain Rescue: Robert Campbell, Sam McNeilly and Mark Hanna
  • RNLI: Declan Barry, Marie McCrickard and Daniel Curran
    RNLI: Declan Barry, Marie McCrickard and Daniel Curran
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