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Celtic Saints: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
Step into Ireland’s rich spiritual heritage at North Down Museum, Bangor on Saturday 7 February 2026 for an immersive afternoon inspired by two of Ireland’s most influential Christian figures, Saint Brigid and Saint Columbanus. On […]
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Samaritans Receive Surprise Christmas Present
With proceeds from the recent Columbanus Festival in November 2025, Friends of Columbanus Bangor donated £350 to the Bangor and North Down Samaritans. Deborah Girvan, Chairwoman of Friends of Columbanus […]
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Columbanus Festival 2025 – Report
Place, Words, and Music was the theme of the annual Columbanus Festival, a cross-community festival which aims to keep the memory of Columbanus alive and bring people together from all […]
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Columbanus Festival 2025: Place, Words and Music
The annual Columbanus Festival: Place Words and Music will take place from 22nd to 23rd November 2025 in various locations around Bangor. The programme will focus on the work of […]
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Columbanus Educational Exchange Programme Welcomes Italian Students
Bangor Academy recently welcomed 40 students from the Lombardy region of Italy as part of a student exchange programme to explore the Columbanus heritage in the Bangor area. Two schools, […]
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Columbanus Festival 2025: programme
Place, Words, and Music Follow the blue underlined links below for full details and ticket booking: 22 Nov / The making of Ireland’s manuscripts, medieval and modern This lecture by […]
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Columban Way Peace Walk 2025- Report
To mark International Peace Day on Sunday 21st of September 2025, the Friends of Columbanus Bangor organised a walk for members along the route of the Columban Way from Helen’s […]