Reverend Marty McNeely installed as Minster at Fahan Presbyterian Church

Reverend Marty McNeely has been installed by Fahan Presbyterian Church as their new Minister.

Rev McNeely preached his last sermon as Minister of Ballykeel Presbyterian Church in January. The 53-year-old was one of the most recognisable faces in the area during his 16 years in Ballymena and has played his part in creating a positive atmosphere in the area.

In addition to being the Minister of Fahan Presbyterian Church, he will also be involved in a new Church Plant in Buncrana.

“My new call will bring the blessing of Donegal as a surfer and a rural native I will enjoy being there,” he told the Chrich Page about his move. “I think the challenge is you are in the Republic of Ireland, which is significantly different from Ballykeel both culturally, demographically, and politically. It’s a rural place and one which is next to some nationalist areas so I have to show and share the good news of Jesus within that context. It is also a setting in which many younger people are facing challenges that many young people face coupled with a rejection of the traditional Church.”

Local Councillor Jack Murray posted: “Myself and Terry Crossan were delighted to accept the invitation of Fahan Presbyterian Church to witness the installing of Rev Marty McFeely as their new Minister. Having spoken to Marty during the week, I advised that he's a very lucky man to be stationed in the most beautiful part of Ireland, and that he, and his family, will find a very warm welcome here. Both Terry and I look forward to working with Marty throughout his time in Fahan.”