By Dionne Meehan 

DOAGH Famine Village has announced it will reopen next week after a massive fire recently destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction.

The fire cast a deep shadow over the Inishowen community, leaving many heartbroken in its wake.

Founded by Patrick Doherty in 1997, the famine village is visited by thousands of people from all over the world every year.

A place where generations have come to understand Ireland’s past, much of that history has now been reduced to ashes.

In the wake of the devastating fire, John McGonagle launched a fundraiser aiming to raise €100,000 to support the Doherty family and help restore the beloved tourist attraction.

This target was surpassed in under two weeks.

Now set to reopen their doors on Wednesday, May 21, Doagh Famine Village announced the news this morning through a social media post.

“Doagh Famine Village is pleased to announce our reopening following the recent extensive fire,” a spokesperson said.

“While the experience is currently scaled down, we’re proud to welcome visitors once again and continue sharing our story.

“We’re deeply grateful for all the kind messages and support, it’s meant the world to us.

“Guided tours run daily, starting at 10.30am, with the final tour at 4pm.

“We look forward to seeing you soon and reconnecting with each of you.”

Donations can be made via https://gofund.me/c894a9b2