Mary of the Assumption Church, Newcastle

Situated on the Downs Road, near the Parochial House, the Church can also be accessed from Main Street. This Church was blessed and dedicated in June 1966 by the late Most Rev Dr William Philbin, Bishop of Down and Connor. The church was built to replace St Mary's Church, Main Street, (now St Mary's Youth Centre) which had become too small for the ever-growing population, especially during the tourist season.

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St Patrick's Church, Bryansford

Bryansford or Ballyhafry old chapel was erected in 1760 by the Rev Robert Taylor. The original building had a thatched roof. Before it was erected, Mass was celebrated in a “bohog” at Cross and at Burren Mass Rock.

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Parish Choirs

• Mary of the Assumption Church Choir- This choir is renowned and respected throughout the diocese, and further afield, for the high quality and originality of its work.
  Conductor/Contact: Marcella McMullan
  Organist: Manus O'Boyle
  Choir Practice: Thurs at 7.45 pm
• Bryansford Choir - The members of this choir are recruited from the local primary schools. The choir sings at 10 am Mass every Sunday in St Patrick's Church, Bryansford.
  Conductor/Contact: Aveen Doherty
  Organist: Felicity Fitzsimmons
  Choir Practice: Wed 6.15 pm
• Newcastle Folk Choir - This choir makes an important contribution to the Saturday Vigil Mass. Instrumentalists and singers are always welcome.
  Director/Contact: Angela Laverty
  Choir Practice: Mon 7.30 to 8.30 pm