St Macartan's Church: ‘This place is a hidden treasure’
St Macartan's in Augher has been voted church of the year.
Judges were particularly taken with the impressive building's stained glass windows, which are 100 years old this year.
The windows were recently restored and feature a native of the area who would go onto help establish Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
Originally from Tyrone, John Hughes would go onto become the first Archbishop of New York.
Judges for the National Churches Trust's first National Church Awards were impressed with St Macartan's architecture.
They also praised its efforts to encourage community spirit.
The church received funding for refurbishments through the Treasure Ireland project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Video journalist: Niall McCracken
