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New Buncrana Historical
Society
12.11.08
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A NEW historical
society has been set up in Buncrana. The Buncrana
and District Historical and Heritage Society was
formed following a meeting in the local library on
October 30. A spokesperson said local people are
keen to explore and nurture Buncrana's rich
heritage, judging by the large attendance at the
inaugural meeting chaired by Fahan-based Peter
Gurrie. Guest speakers on the night were well known
Inishowen historian Sean Beattie, Joe Gallagher of
Donegal Heritage; Buncrana Town Mayor Cllr Dermot
McLaughlin; veteran collector of old photos and
historical memorabilia Thomas Doherty (Miller);
Jimmy McBride of Inishowen Community Radio, who is
an authority on old songs from Donegal and John
McCarter of Fort Dunree Military Museum. |
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A steering committee
comprising Peter Gurrie, Seamus Doherty, Marie
McLaughlin and Columba Quigley volunteered to
organise the next meeting of the new society. This
will take place in the Library on Tuesday, November
25, 2008, at 7.30pm. |
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