By Róise Collins A COLLECTION will be held in churches across the Diocese of Raphoe this weekend to support the community of Gaoth Dobhair in rebuilding their parish church. The proposed collection which take place on May 10 and 11 will support the devastated close knit community following a fire which destroyed St Mary’s Church, […]
Renowned actor offers support after church fire
RENOWNED actor John Connors has expressed his support for the Gaoth Dobhair community in the wake of the devastating church fire that occurred in Derrybeg last weekend. This comes after a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in the early hours of Easter Monday. Best known for playing Patrick Ward in the hit RTÉ drama series […]
Full house for Crolly concert in aid of Derrybeg Church
By Eoin Mc Garvey “The Royal Albert Hall wouldn’t be any better than the tent here tonight in Crolly” singer Daniel O’Donnell told the large crowd that came last night for the fundraising event in aid of St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. Clannad’s Moya Brennan and friends, Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, An Crann Óg, the Colangelo […]
Daniel O’Donnell to headline fundraising concert in Crolly
By Róise Collins A MAJOR fundraising concert will take place in Crolly tomorrow night in a show of solidarity following the devastating fire that destroyed St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Easter Monday. The event, headlined by Daniel O’Donnell, will be held in the marquee at Teach Paidi Óig. Advertisement Organised by Coiste Forbartha Chroithlí, the […]
Msgr Kevin Gillespie ‘heartbroken’ by church fire
Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has spoken of his ‘heartbreak’ following the destruction by fire this morning of Séipéal Mhuire, na Doirí Beaga, the parish church for the parish of Gaoth Dobhair. “I wish to express my support to Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, Parish Priest, who has the full support of the community as he faces this Challenge. […]