1953. Culture The population is largely Roman Catholic, with significant Presbyterian and Church of Ireland presences, and churches for each. Scoil Cholmcille, a Catholic primary (national) school, was completed in 1983. In 1986, the Páirc Colmcille sports ground was opened. In the late 1990s, the existing Catholic church in the centre of the village was demolished and the construction began on a replacement church, St. Peter's Bark, which opened in 1999. The Columban Hall on the main street hosts several events throughout the year, such as festivals, concerts, and car boot sales. The local Orange Lodge, Newtown Cunningham LOL1063, meet in the Orange Hall on Main Street and celebrated their centenary in 2011. An Apprentice Boys club and an accordion band also meet in the Orange Hall. The hall is used by community groups throughout the year as well as hosting an annual Remembrance Day service and concerts. In September 2014, the Orange Hall was destroyed in an arson attack. In July 2017 work began to rebuild the hall, with the hope that it would be open in 2019. The Newtown Cunningham's Presbyterian Church was formed in 1830. The church building was built in one year by voluntary labour. Newtown Cunningham Presbyterian Church was united with Crossroads from 1957 until 1974 and is now united with Ray. People Sir George Bowen (1821-1899), author and colonial administrator, born just outside Newtowncunningham. References External links Newtowncunningham & Killea Parish website (archived 2011) Cunningham history Towns and villages in County Donegal Newtowncunningham