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Family of husband and wife who died in viaduct disaster mark centenary

THREE generations of the Boyle family gathered at the site of the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster, where on January 30, 1925, high winds derailed two rail coaches.

The tragedy claimed four lives including Arranmore husband and wife, Philip and Sarah Boyle.

Their grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren travelled from Chicago, Manchester, Mayo and Arranmore to mark the centenary of the tragedy together.

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The family visited a special monument erected by the Creeslough Community Association at the site, where they laid wreaths in remembrance.

 

MINISTER for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, T.D., today (31 March 2015) announced An Teanga Bheo/The Living Language, the Irish...

AS PART of Errigal College Letterkenny’s centenary celebrations there are three events taking place this weekend.

LAST Wednesday night Errigal College officially launched the Letterkenny school’s year-long centenary celebrations.

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