Recent Projects

New Porch Added

In July 2026, we opened a new Porch and glass facade on the front of the building. Delivered with funding from the National Lottery with the goal of improving the thermal efficiency of the building, a number of works were completed to a high standard. 

Granagh Construction oversaw the works involving site preparation, foundation, remediation and also managed sub-contrators delivering:

– Replacement of glass curtain wall by OAS, installation of glass porch and new automated entrance doors.

– Steel porch by Hughes Engineering

– Electrical fit out by Armstrong Electrical

– Flat roof protection by Emerald Roofing

– Lead fascia by Leadcraft

– Ceiling by Coyle’s Suspended Ceiling

– Soffit by Town and Country Guttering

– Painting by Casey Painting

– New mat well and mat by Foxes Furniture and flooring

– New 360 heater / AC unit in foyer by Malachy McGarrity

– Solar panels installed and commissioned by Alternative Energy

School of Rock '26

Our third annual School of Rock took place in July 2026. Under the expertise of Shauna McGarrity, Aiden Scott-Browne and Anna McCloskey, the 30 students engaged with various genres of music, covering songs by Bryan Adams, The Drop Kick Murphy’s, Juliet Turner, The Cranberries, Snow Patrol, Ella Langley, among others.

Junior Crochet Camp

In July 2026. we ran two successful Junior Crochet Camps. With so much interest, a weekly Junior Crochet class has been added to the Tuesday morning schedule for July. 

The Full Irish Music Show

In March 2026, we hosted 3 amazing nights of The Full irish Music Show. Expertly hosted by confident and bilingual young people, this feast of live music had the audience entralled, covering songs by The Cranberries, U2, Dolores Keane, Westlife etc.

Promoting Positive Health & Well-being

“Promoting Positive Health & Well-being” Autumn 2025 Overview: A series of Arts and Crafts classes delivered by outstanding tutors including Clay Master Crafter Anna McGurn, Paverpol sculptor Louise Crawford, Sewing Queen Mairead McCrory, Flower Art with Catherine Kelly and Crook Making with Tom Crowe.   This programme is based on ...
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The Field

“The Field” November 2025 Overview: Set in Ireland from the 1920’s, this classic play tells the story of The Bull McCabe and land! This play was first written by John B Keane 60 years ago in 1965. We hope to do it proud! Starring: Seamus McCallan as The Bull McCabe ...
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Back to the 80s!

“Back to the 80s” March and June 2025 Overview: Put together 5 supremely talented local musicians, 20 top local singers and a banging set list of 31 80s classics for an unforgettable 5 night run. A purpose built rock stage complete with as much neon and glo as we could ...
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Jimmy’s Hall

“Jimmy’s Hall“ November 2024 Overview: Set in Ireland from the 1920’s, this powerful play tells the story of Jimmy Gralton’s fight to live and allow others to live, debate, sing and dance in rural Ireland. This play, written by Graham McLaren has everything – the battle between State, Church, Gardaí ...
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The Addams Family

“The Addams Family“ November 2023 Overview: Step into the mysterious and whimsical world of “The Addams Family” at The Patrician, Carrickmore. This musical comedy, based on Charles Addams’ iconic characters, brought laughter, love, and a touch of the macabre to our stage in November 2023. A Spooky Tale Unfolds: The ghoulish Addams ...
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Oil Painting with Jim McKee

In April / May 2023, we held a hugely successful Cherry Blossom Painting class with top artist Jim McKee. There will be an exhibition of works on the last evening (16th May 2023, at 10pm). All welcome to pop in to view the stunning work created in the class.  
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Termon Camino

The first ever Termon Camino September 2021 was a massive success, and thanks are extended to Loughmacrory Community Development Association and Creggan Community Association for working in partnership with The Patrician to deliver a brilliant Parish event. Massive thanks to all the ‘Caminoers’. It was a brilliant social event, filled ...
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Windows Into Our Past

In 2020 / 21, members of the MUCAT committee worked on a visual history project to chart some of the old trades and services that would once have been in Carrickmore. The result is a stunning set of traditional shop fronts and information boards on the side wall of the ...
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