In pictures: Crowds come out for Diamond Grange Parish gospel concert near Portadown

By Valerie Martin

Published 21st Feb 2026, 18:22 GMT

Those attending the St Paul's Diamond Grange Church gospel concert on Friday night were treated to an evening of uplifting Christian music and song.

Among those taking part were Joy Boyd, John Porter, Philip Strange and the James Strange Testify Band.

Photographer Tony Hendron called in to the packed Tartaraghan church hall to snap these pictures on the night.

Looking happy at Tartaraghan Church hall are from left, sophia, Nichola and Scarlett McGregor and Barbara Robinson.

1. Gospel concert

Looking happy at Tartaraghan Church hall are from left, sophia, Nichola and Scarlett McGregor and Barbara Robinson. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Parish rector, Canon David Hilliard, pictured with parishioners Lorraine Cowan, left, and Nolleen Ruddock.

2. Gospel concert

Parish rector, Canon David Hilliard, pictured with parishioners Lorraine Cowan, left, and Nolleen Ruddock. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Pictured at the gospel concert are from left, John and Louise Capper, Don Nannery and John Wilson.

3. Gospel concert

Pictured at the gospel concert are from left, John and Louise Capper, Don Nannery and John Wilson. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Denis and Muriel McConville looking forward to a great of Gospel music.

4. Gospel concert

Denis and Muriel McConville looking forward to a great of Gospel music. Photo: TONY HENDRON