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In pics: 100 year celebrations at Coláiste Bhríde

Rann na Feirste celebrated 100 years of its Irish college, Coláiste Bhríde with a number of special events over the weekend.

The college, which was founded in 1926, is one of the oldest, biggest and most prestigious summer Gaeltacht colleges in the country.

Only last month, Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly visited the college during her trip to Donegal.

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And over the weekend, there were more events with Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher officially opening the centenary ceremonies in Áislann Rann na Feirste on Friday night.

Photographer Eoin McGarvey was there on Friday night to capture the occasion.

John Ó Dónaill and his daughter Rosanna.

Former MEPs Bairbre De Brún and Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD.

Pius Ní Ghallachóir, Bridie Ní Ghallachóir, and Mary Ní Dhónaill in Rann na Feirste for the Coláiste Bhríde 100th celebrations.

Brendan Ó Dufaigh, Seamus Mac Eochaidh, and Frank Ó Maolain at the opening of the Colaiste Bhríde Rann na Feirste 100th celebrations.

Roisín, Fionualla, and John Mc Gaiolla Chearra at the Colaiste Bhríde celebration in Rann na Feirste at the weekend.

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Clann Uí Mhurchú, Caitriona, Róise and Marcus on stage at the Coláiste Bhríde Rann na Feirste 100th celebrations.

Seamus De Faoite, Celine Ní Dhónaill, Anne Marie Uí Dhoibhlin, Brendan Ó Dufaí, agus Marguerita Ní Dhochartaigh at the opening night of Colaiste Bhride Rann na Feirste’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Photos: Eoin McGarvey

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