St Macartan’s, The Forth

04/06/2026

Local Heritage Appreciation Programme

Study Visit to the Ulster American Folk Park and Mellon Centre for Migration Studies

Tuesday 30th June

9.00am Coach departs St Patrick’s Church Car Park, Clogher.

This full day includes a study visit to the Folk Park, lunch and an afternoon session in the Mellon Centre exploring genealogy, local history resources, and migration research.

5.00pm Return to St Patrick's, Clogher

Booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve a place, please contact Geraldine McKenna on 075 0378 3550/ 028 85549660 or message this page.
This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

25/05/2026

Local Heritage Appreciation Programme
What a wonderful way to learn about our local history out and about on a stunning evening right here in the Clogher Valley.

We visited so many sites that span history right around the hinterland of The Forth Chapel including the Neolithic burial sites at Carnagat and Cullamore through to the great Rathmore at Clogher. We learned about St Patrick and St Macartan's influence at Clogher, and the lovely people and places featuring in Rose Shaws photography and so much more. Great to see the improvements made to signage at these sites by Clogher 'The History And Heritage' and the Department of Communities.

Thanks to Katrina Aghintaine Parish for the wonderful narrative, insights and artifacts displayed throughout and all of those who came along and contributed in so many ways and supported us.

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
Parish of Clogher The National Lottery Heritage Fund Ulster Architectural Heritage Visit Mid Ulster National Churches Trust Love Heritage NI

25/05/2026

We were certainly blessed with beautiful weather here at St Macartan's The Forth Chapel for the Ecumenical Service for Pentecost led by Bishop Ian Ellis and Bishop Larry Duffy. Such a beautiful afternoon.
Parish of Clogher Diocese of Clogher

22/05/2026

St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel Phase 3 Project Delivery Phase

Invitation to Quote for Services

This invitation to quote is presented from Clogher Parish on behalf of St Macartan’s, The Forth Chapel Committee, Augher, Co Tyrone.

The Committee wishes to appoint a conservation accredited lead professional and design team to progress the technical proposals for repairs to St Macartan’s The Forth Chapel during the current Development Phase.

This project comprises the third and final phase of three phases of work undertaken at the church and involves the remaining urgent capital repair works now required to complete the restoration of the Church, and an associated activity programme.

The indicative Delivery Phase Grant budget for the capital works is available on request and includes preliminaries, repairs and design team fees.

To request full details including the tender specification, invitation to quote and submission timetable, please contact:
Project Manager, Philippa Martin on [email protected]

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players

Ulster Architectural Heritage Love Heritage NI The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland Parish of Clogher Diocese of Clogher National Churches Trust Mid Ulster District Council The National Lottery Heritage Fund @

16/05/2026

St Macartan’s The Forth Chapel Heritage Fund

As part of our current heritage development funding from the The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland, we invite you to continue to participate in our Heritage Appreciation Programme.

Discover Our Hidden Heritage: A Local Journey

Our next planned guided tour takes place on the evening of Monday 25th May. The bus will depart at 5.00pm from St Patrick’s Church Car Park, Clogher and return at approximately 8.00pm.

You are invited to join us to explore the hinterland of St Macartans, our sense of place, community identity and to connect with the stories that shape who we are.

Explore local hidden heritage including standing stones, historic sites and townlands and enjoy a picnic along the way. Guided by local historian Katrina McCaughey.

As places are limited please message this page or call/message

Mary McGee 078 1818 6979
Geraldine McKenna 075 0378 3550

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Diocese of Clogher Parish of Clogher National Churches Trust Aughadarragh Parent Support Association - APSA Saint Macartan's Primary School, Clogher Ulster Architectural Heritage Tully Meadow Men's Shed Clogher 'The History And Heritage' Truagh Spirit

02/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of you who joined us and helped at St Macartan’s, The Forth Chapel on Tuesday evening for the launch of our Heritage Lottery funded Phase 3 Restoration Programme.

We were delighted to welcome Dr Paul Mullan, Director of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and our other guest speakers Katrina McCaughey Aghintaine Parish and Dr Kevin Miller Ulster Architectural Heritage
A special word of welcome to our new Project Manager Philippa Martin.

It was a truly special occasion as we marked this important milestone in the restoration of this much-loved place.

Your support, encouragement, and shared enthusiasm mean so much. Whether you attended, contributed ideas, or continue to support us in other ways, you are a valued part of this journey.

Our survey issued on the night is still available for completion both in St Macartan's and St Patrick's or message this page for a copy. If you have not already done so please take a few moments and complete it.

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland, with thanks to National Lottery players.
Parish of Clogher Diocese of Clogher National Churches Trust Love Heritage NI

28/04/2026

Details of our new Heritage Appreciation Programme just launched tonight here at The Forth (more to follow)
Our first event is this Saturday 2nd May when we travel to The Public Record Office in Belfast (PRONI). If you are interested in finding out more about PRONI, how to research there and view some special papers related to The Clogher Valley please get in touch.
We depart St Patricks, Clogher at 9am and return late afternoon. We have some places remaining and booking is essential.
To book a place message this page or contact Mary on 078 1818 6979, [email protected] or Geraldine McKenna on [email protected]

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.’
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland Parish of Clogher Aughadarragh Parent Support Association - APSA Saint Macartan's Primary School, Clogher William Carleton Society Aghintaine Parish

26/04/2026

We are delighted to invite you to join us in St Macartan’s The Forth Chapel on this
Tuesday 28th April at 7.00pm
for the launch of our Heritage Lottery funded Phase 3 Restoration Programme.

We warmly invite you to join us at this launch event to mark this important milestone in the restoration of The Forth Chapel.

We are delighted that Dr Paul Mullan, Northern Ireland Director, The National Lottery Heritage Fund will attend.

Whether through your presence, your ideas, or your support, you are an important part of this story.

Your encouragement means a great deal as we work to preserve this special place for future generations.

Let’s come together to celebrate all that has been achieved and look ahead with hope and pride to what’s still to come.
Everyone welcome !

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.’

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland Parish of Clogher

You're invited, Tuesday 28th April at 7.00pm

We’re making great progress at St Macartan’s The Forth as we continue the restoration of our historic chapel and graveyard.

We’re delighted to have secured development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland which will allow us to create initial plans ahead of applying for the full delivery funding needed to complete this important project.

Join us for our launch event at 7:00pm on Tuesday 28th April to hear more about our vision for the future. You’ll also have the chance to explore our rich local heritage, learn about our heritage awareness programme, and find out how you can get involved.

Everyone welcome!
Parish of Clogher Diocese of Clogher Clogher 'The History And Heritage' Tully Meadow Men's Shed William Carleton Society Saint Macartan's Primary School, Clogher Aughadarragh Parent Support Association - APSA Ulster Architectural Heritage An Eochair Naomh Mhic Artain Clogher Eire Ogs Love Heritage NI Courthouse Clogher National Churches Trust

21/04/2026

You're invited, Tuesday 28th April at 7.00pm

We’re making great progress at St Macartan’s The Forth as we continue the restoration of our historic chapel and graveyard.

We’re delighted to have secured development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland which will allow us to create initial plans ahead of applying for the full delivery funding needed to complete this important project.

Join us for our launch event at 7:00pm on Tuesday 28th April to hear more about our vision for the future. You’ll also have the chance to explore our rich local heritage, learn about our heritage awareness programme, and find out how you can get involved.

Everyone welcome!
Parish of Clogher Diocese of Clogher Clogher 'The History And Heritage' Tully Meadow Men's Shed William Carleton Society Saint Macartan's Primary School, Clogher Aughadarragh Parent Support Association - APSA Ulster Architectural Heritage An Eochair Naomh Mhic Artain Clogher Eire Ogs Love Heritage NI Courthouse Clogher National Churches Trust

05/04/2026

Easter Blessings from St Macartans, The Forth Chapel, Augher, Co Tyrone.