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Kilcronaghan Activity and Conference Centre is situated at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland and provides an excellent residential base for anyone visiting

the local area.  Previously known as a Youth Hostel, it now offers 'home from home' comforts yet still at budget prices.

  • Individual tourists will find their stay enjoyable with high quality accommodation yet keen prices. 

  • Larger groups, either adult or youth, are equally made welcome to use the facilities on a residential stay. 

  • The large common rooms may also be used by organisations needing a base for team building, training or conference purposes. 

  • A new mobile classroom in the grounds now allows groups to have the 'serious' sessions in the classroom & leave the common room to relax & chill out in.

The Centre is a springboard to the Sperrin area where there are many local attractions and activities to keep visitors happy.


 

Read comments left by previous guests.

We would like to wish everyone
a Peaceful & Prosperous New Year 
& we look forward to your continued support in 2012.

IRISH OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT 2012,
Royal Portrush.
We offer excellent value accommodation & are ideally located to this event.
Rooms are available separately or the house can be booked privately for a large group or golf club.
Privacy is guaranteed & the rural setting ideal for the practice at the nearby Moyola Golf Course or Tobermore Driving Range.

LATEST NEWS

Building work on our new Conference Room & facilities started on Monday 10th October 2011. We are delighted that our patience & hard work have paid off.  This has been in the planning process for over two years & we have overcome many unforeseen events along the way!  The new conference building is due to open in the Spring of 2012.  

Check back regularly for details on progress & up to date information.  

The plans are available to view in the centre.  
The building is part funded by SWARD & the Rural Development Programme.

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JUST PUBLISHED

Ballinascreen Historical society has just published their latest Gravestone Inscription series - Kilcronaghan Gravestone Inscriptions - Old Church, Mormeal and Presbyterian Church Tobermore.
The books are now on sale £4 in most local shops or from the Activity Centre.
Arrangements can be made for posting copies.     

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Reconciling Communities Project

Kilcronaghan Community Association with 
Carntogher Community Association.

This is a cross community project focused on the delivery of a programme of activities involving music, dance, study trips, discussion workshops and social events between the people of Carntogher & Kilcronaghan.  The project is based on thr idea that through focusing on shared interests & history people of all ages from both communities can come together to share experiences & develop an improved understanding of each other's cultures & backgrounds, and ultimately achieve a more united & integrated existance.

This project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland & is managed by Northern Ireland Rural Development Council(RDC) under the 'Integrating Communities Programme'
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KCA NEWS

KCA is Kilcronaghan Community Association's first community news  sheet.  It is currently circulated widely within the Tobermore - Desertmartin - Draperstown triangle & throughout  the Magherafelt district.  The newsletter provides up to date  information on whats happening at the Activity Centre, articles on 2010 events & exciting news about a new conference room!
The newsletter is also available by contacting the Centre.

KCA News will be published twice a year, & if you have an article or community information that you would like us to include in the next newsletter, please forward the details to the Activity Centre.   
          KCA News has been generously financed by
                The Workspace Community Fund.

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Still Available:

'A Romantic Myth?, 
Kilcronaghan's link to Zorba the Greek!'
Latest Publication by Graham Mawhinney, Kilcronaghan Community Association.

One of the twentieth centuries most celebrated authors, Nikos Kazantzakis, once held a torch for a young woman from Tobermore.  Kathleen Forde was the daughter of Rev. Hugh Forde,
who was then the rector of Kilcronaghan Parish Church.
This wonderful story is now available in a new pamphlet published by Kilcronaghan Community Association.
Copies are available from the Centre for £3.50 including postage.  Cheques to be made payable to Kilcronaghan Community Association.
The pamphlet is also available in all local shops & Comittee members. £3.00

150th Anniversary of Kilcronaghan Parish Church
by Ms Hilary Richardson.

This book written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Kilcronaghan Parish Church, Tobermore gives us a glimpse of parish life in a small rural parish in South Londonderry from the beginning of the 18th Century to the present day.

Copies of the books are available from telephone no. 02879643838, e-mail: hilary473@btinternet.com , the Centre and local shops.      

Click on EVENTS for news on other planned events during the year.

Other events in the local area  
-: Planned events in the Sperrins area.
-: What's on in the Magherafelt area
-: Burnavon program (arts and culture)
-: Up and coming organised walks in the sperrins



8th Annual Vintage Rally & Family Fun Day.
Saturday 24th September 2011
This popular event was another wonderful success!  We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day & big crowds turned out to enjoy a day of  fun & enjoyment.  There was a record number of vintage entries this year - everyone was keen to show their well maintained vehicles & stationary engines.  The Family Pet Show, once again sponsored by Paws on the Hill Grooming Studio, Moneymore, had a huge interest with lots of dogs of all sizes entered.  

The usual attratctions such as the Bouncy Castles, Car boot & Home Produce sales, the Line Dancers & Highland Dancers all drew big interest. The Rare Breeds were again a popular side show & these well groomed animals were well displayed  in the judging ring. The  wonderful Falcon Display with racing feretts & the working dogs also proved very popular new attractions.
 As always this day involves a lot of pre-planning & organising.  The Committee would like to extend their thanks to everyone who helped in any way - all contributions were much appreciated.  Thanks also to the many local business' who provided sponsorship to the event.

Five Road Ends Ulster Scots Summer School, Monday 25th - Friday 29th July 2011 - we had a wonderful week of fun & learning.  The local children enjoyed all activities & especially the bus trip to The Ulster American Folk Park.  Thanks to the local support & also to the Ulster Scots Agency for their financial assistance.

Thank-you to everyone who supported the annual plant sale on Tuesday 31st May 2011.
There was a great turn out & lots of local gardens will be much brighter this summer!
A big thanks to our green-fingered ladies who provided another wonderful selection of healthy plants, shrubs & hanging baskets! Without their hard work & dedication we would not be able to hold this annual event.  
Thanks also to those who donated items & helped in preparing for the evening.

Annual Charity BBQ & Dance, Friday 17th June 2011.
This was a wonderful night with a record number of guests attending.  There was tremendous support from the local communities of Tobermore, Draperstown & Desertmartin & even further afield!  All proceeds of the evening were in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.  Once again the talented pupils from Kilross PS & St Columbas PS, Straw, Draperstown, provided entertainment.  Many thanks to Mrs Crossett & Mrs Regan for their support of this annual event.  The live band kept us dancing till the early hours! The organisers would like to thank everyone who sponsored items or who helped out at any stage in organising this event.

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  • Attention teachers! A special study package has been put together for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils which consists of 3 meals a day, accommodation, use of all facilities and relevant study booklets. Click here (pdf) for study topics covered. Contact the manager for more details.