The old school in Dernakesh, originally built in 1835, served as a National School until 1948. For the next 30 years or so, it served as a parish hall officially known as St Patrick's Hall. Its humble facilities seemed adequate at the time and there are many fond memories associated with plays, concerts, dances, whist drives, bazaars, the odd...

For almost two decades following it's opening in June 1980, Drumgoon Community Centre accommodated many community needs of the rural part of Drumgoon parish. These included meetings and functions of many voluntary organisations, drama festivals, concerts, classes, card games and a few sports activities including handball.