St John Dunnalong
Bready, County Tyrone
Midway between the historical walled city of Londonderry and the market town of Strabane.
However due to poor sate building was demolished and replaced by the present church built in 1855 and known presently as 2nd Donagheady Presbyterian Church. The building has a capacity of 300 seats on the ground floor with another 200 available in the gallery.
The church was built in 1855 and is known as 2nd Donagheady Presbyterian Church. It is a detached single cell Presbyterian church with Gothic styling and was built on the site of earlier meeting house.
The roof is pitched natural slate and walls are squared coursed sandstone. The interior decor consists of antique pine wooden pews with gallery with beautiful wooden ceiling. Initially Donagheady had their 1st church (built 1600s and known as 1st Donagheady) however this closed due to the poor state of the building.
The church is in the remote countryside area within Slievkirk Council Ward and is mainly an area with strong farming background. It is situated within a 8 mile radius of neighbouring villages and town of Strabane. The small hamlet of Donagheady would have approximately 70/80 homes. It is out on its own by way of access to the nearest amenities, community centre, shops, villages and town.
