Deiniolen

Village History

Llandinorwig Church

Llandinorwig church was built in 1857. The money to build the church was donated by the Faenol family. An interesting fact about the church is that the windows are all different.

Ebenezer Chapel

Ebenezer Chapel was built in 1823. The first minister was the Rev. David Griffydd. The Rev John Prichard is the minister now. Two of the most important events in Deiniolen are held in the vestry of Ebenezer Chapel. These are the Deiniolen Eisteddfod and the Canival Queen Crowning Concert; local school children take part in both events. The chapel was the source of the village's original name Ebeneser.

Cefn-Y-Waun Chapel

Cefn y Waen Capel was built by local quarrymen in 1838. Before the chapel was built the local people held their services either in local farmhouses or in the open air. In 1867 the chapel was worth £2,100 but the chapel also had a debt of £2,100. The first minister was Rev. W. Rowlands.

Deiniolen Silver Band

The Deiniolen Silver Band was formed in 1835 by a group of quarrymen, and has now grown to be one of Wales' major brass bands. The band is currently competing in the First Section but from January 2009 will be competing in the 2nd Section.

Deiniolen Football Club

Deiniolen FC was formed around the 1950s when the side was playing in the local Caernarfon & District League. After a year absent from the local league the team has reformed.

Notable people from Deiniolen

Eirug Wyn, Famous Welsh author (lived in Deiniolen)

David Brailsford, performance director for British Cycling.

Annette Bryn Parry, professional pianist

Peter Prendergast, famous artist

Gwenlyn Parry, scriptwriter

Malcolm Allen, professional footballer, TV S4C presenter