PROJECT PROFILE
ST JOHN’S CHURCH, CRUMLIN
ALONGSIDE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION EXTENDING INTO THE CHURCH GARDENS, O’HANLON BROS CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED RESTORATION WORKS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF COVERING… RESTORING AND REVITALISING A PICTURESQUE EDWARDIAN CHURCH
A complex project encompassing sympathetic restoration works, and the addition of a modern extension, to St John’s Church in Crumlin has been successfully delivered by O’Hanlon Bros Construction Ltd. Part of Glenavy Parish, the Edwardian church was constructed in a Gothic Revival style and occupies a prominent corner site within the village of Crumlin. Project challenges ranged from the tight construction site on a busy thoroughfare to preserving the church’s unique features while seamlessly incorporating an extension featuring modern amenities into the building. Comprising a nave and chancel with
a gabled porch and bellcote, the picturesque church features Gothic arched windows and a distinctive lychgate of oak construction. Built in 1903 to the designs of architect George H Sands by contractor TA Irvine of Glenavy, its carved stonework and woodwork were installed by Purdy & Millard and leaded windows and stained glass by Ward & Partners. Church walls were re-rendered and the roof re-tiled during the 1980s. Tony O’Neill, Company Secretary, said, “We were approached by Des Cairns in late 2023 to inquire if we would be interested in tendering for the extension and renovation works at St John’s Church
in Crumlin. We accepted the invitation as we have worked with Des on a number of previous projects and were only too keen to renew our relationship.” Following its successful tender, O’Hanlon Bros was appointed as main contractor for the project in December 2023, with works commencing on site the following month and completing in August 2024. With St John’s located on the busy thoroughfare of Main Street in Crumlin, careful consideration had to be extended to the safety of local residents, staff and visitors throughout the works. The project involved the construction of a new addition, which extends into a grassed area at the rear of the existing
“Careful consideration had to be extended to the safety of local residents, staff and visitors throughout the works.”
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