Friends of Columbanus, Bangor

  • Columban Way Newcastle Walk – Sat 13th June

    Columban Way Newcastle Walk – Sat 13th June

    A guided 5 mile walk from Newcastle following the coastline to Murlough Bay and on to Dundrum. This will be followed by an optional visit to Dundrum Castle. The best view of Slieve Donard is from the beach between Newcastle and Dundrum (not from anywhere above Newcastle). This superb, but much neglected, 5 mile walk…

  • Columbanus Day 2026 Lodi, Italy

    Dear Friend of Columbanus Bangor Columbanus Day XXVII, an annual European event to commemorate Columbanus,  will take place in Lodi, Italy, 4-5 July 2026.  A trip is being organised by Bishop Denis Nulty and the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin to attend the event.   I am attaching further information abut the travel plans to Lodi…

  • St Columbanus: The Strangford Connection – Video

    The video of Canon Andrew Totten’s talk given at Newtownards Arts Centre on the 19th May 2026 is now on the website. A PDF of the PowerPoint slide and links to further resources are included.

  • Columbanus Lecture 2026

    Columbanus Lecture 2026

    In this special event Canon Andrew Totten will be presenting his research findings which suggests that Columbanus and his companions may have travelled to France in a very different way than has been traditionally imagined.

  • AGM Monday 23 Febuary 2026

    AGM Monday 23 Febuary 2026

    Members are invited to the Friends of Columbanus Bangor Annual General Meeting which will take place on Monday 23 Febuary 2026 in Bangor City Presbyterian Church, Main Streeet, Bangor, 7.00pm – 8.30pm.

  • Celtic Saints: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

    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 arrival, enjoy traditional refreshments associated with Saint Brigid, including homemade pancakes, oatcakes and local honey. You will then be guided by Brigid Watson through the…

  • Samaritans Receive Surprise Christmas Present

    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 explained, “We had record numbers attending some of the festival events which has allowed us to gather up a small amount of money through ticket…

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