A really positive weekend at Connor Takes the Castle

Thursday October 2nd 2025

All set for some archery at Connor Takes the Castle.

Connor Takes the Castle returned to Castlewellan from September 12-14, with upwards of 90 young people and leaders descending on the Castle to share faith, fellowship and fun.

The weekend kicked off on the Friday evening with worship, a talk and discussion time following arrival and registration.

Guest speaker for the weekend was the Rev Peter Blair, assistant minister at the United Parish of St Nicholas and All Saints’, Belfast.

Activities continued after supper with a ‘silent disco’ in the Castle Dungeon, and the next morning there were further talks with worship and discussion, followed by outdoor activities including sports, a climbing wall and archery that afternoon.

Another worship/ talk/ discussion session on Saturday evening was followed by activities including ‘Taskmaster Challenges,’ karaoke and games, and there was a final talk and worship session followed by a Maze activity on the Sunday before the weekend concluded after lunch.

The weekend was organised by Connor Youth Council and Diocesan Youth Officer Dave Armstrong, who said: “It was a really positive weekend, but lots of good fun had by all.”