St Malachy's Church, Castlewellan, County Down

Details

Accessibility:

Parking in the church's grounds is limited. However, free parking, including disability parking, is available nearby at both Lower Square and Upper Square.

The grounds slope slightly up to the entrance of the church. Inside, the main aisle is wide and tiled, with seating in the form of wooden pews found on either side. There is a gallery which can only be accessed via a narrow stairway.

Brief description:

Roman Catholic Church located in the centre of Castlewellan. One of two churches in the Parish of Kilmegan.

Further information:

Address

91 Main Street, Castlewellan. BT31 9DL.

Email

kilmegan.parish@btinternet.com

Phone

+4428 4377 8259

Website

http://kilmeganparish.com/Kilmegan_Parish/index.htm

Directions

Driving from Downpatrick, the church is on the East side of Main Street in Castlewellan.

OS SO 432920

Opening Times

For mass times, please see “Religious Services” section of website - http://kilmeganparish.com/Kilmegan_Parish/index.htm

Transport

The nearest bus stop is Upper Square.

Note that buses take two different routes between Downpatrick and Newcastle; one via Castlewellan (17a), and one via Dundrum (17).

The 518 bus service between Belfast and Newcastle stops in Castlewellan.

Amenities

Public toilets are available a short distance from the church, in Upper Square. These council toilets include less-abled facilities, and operate within the RADAR key system.

The church is located on Main Street where you will find a range of food and clothing shops, eateries and pubs, a bank, and a post office.