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Service swerves to miss rally
03.06.11
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AN Inishowen Graveyard
Sunday will become a Graveyard Saturday evening in a
bid to avoid a clash with the Donegal International
Rally later this month. |
Parish priest Fr. Neil
McGoldrick took the unusual step of moving the
annual Fahan ceremony to ensure the safety of those
visiting the cemetery with a huge number of vehicles
expected on the roads around Buncrana.
Originally scheduled for Sunday, June 19, the
blessing at Fahan Graveyard will now take place the
night before, on Saturday, June 18 next.
The move has met with approval among parishioners in
the area as a clash with the rally could have put
pedestrians in jeopardy along the roadside.
Graveyard Sunday in nearby Burt has often clashed
with Donegal Championship games and the
International Rally and the increased traffic
volumes have often proved hazardous for those
attending. |
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The dates and times for
Burt and Inch remain the same – Burt: Sunday, June
26 at 3pm; Inch: Sunday, June 26 at 6pm. |
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