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Bid to protect 1876 Buncrana
building
10.07.07
BUNCRANA Town Council
is being urged to place the 131 year old Church of
Ireland Parish Hall on its list of protected
buildings.
The request was made by the secretary of Christ
Church in Dublin on behalf of the Church of Ireland.
Councillors are expected to debate the proposal at
next week's monthly meeting following a
recommendation from the conservation section of
Donegal County Council. |
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An assessment by
conservationists established that the detached
single-storey former school at Church Street,
Buncrana, had "architectural, historical, cultural
and social interest". As such, they said, it should
be added to the record of protected structures.
Rev. Sam Barton yesterday told InishowenNews.com he
was delighted with the recommendation. |
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"We recently received a
heritage grant that allowed us to reroof the
building and repair the pinnacle. If the building
was placed on the list of protected structures, more
funding would be made available to allow us carry
out some internal refurbishment works including a
damp proof course. It has suffered from severe
dampness over the years not least because one end of
the building faces the sea," said Rev. Barton. The
hall is still used by the local community for events
including the Inishowen Country Market. |
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