The North’s Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, will be the main speaker at the county’s main Easter Commemoration in Drumboe.
A spokesperson for the committee said “Thousands of people are expected to attend commemorations in towns and villages across Donegal this weekend.
“The Drumboe Commemoration Committee wishes to invite everyone in the county to join in our commemorations, celebrate 1916 and remember all those who have given their lives in pursuit of Irish freedom.
“We are delighted to announce that Martin McGuinness will be the main speaker at the Drumboe Commemoration on Sunday. Martin, who has strong connections to Donegal, has dedicated his life to republicanism and is recognised worldwide as a leader in the Irish struggle for freedom. As such, we expect a huge turnout at this year’s march.
“It is important that we pay tribute to all of those brave men and women who gave their lives. Easter weekend is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many and rededicate ourselves to the legitimate and achievable goal or Irish Unity.”
The following is a list of all ceremonies taking place across Co Donegal this weekend.
DRUMBOE (Countywide) EASTER COMMEMORATION
Main Speaker : Martin McGuinness MP MLA
Fall in Johnstons Corner, Stranorlar 3pm
Letterkenny Commemoration
Aughhashinan Graveyard Easter Sunday 11am
In Memory Vol. Timothy McGarry
Speaker : Cllr. Mick Quinn & Gerry McMonagle
Glencolmcille Commemoration
Glen, Easter Sunday 11.30am
Speaker: Cllr. Michael Mc Mahon
Inishowen/Buncrana Commemoration
Assemble Cockhill Park, Buncrana 12 noon
March to Cockhill Cemetery
Speaker: Cllr. Jack Murray.
Vol. Damian Mc Fadden Commemoration
Drumoghill Graveyard Easter Sunday 12 Noon
Speaker: Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle
Castlefin Commemoration
The Diamond, Castlefin Easter Sunday 12 Noon
Speaker, Cllr Cora Harvey
Gweedore Commemoration
Derrybeg Chapel Easter Sunday 12.15pm
Speaker: Grainne Mhic Geidigh. Udaras Na Gaeltachta
Drumkeen Wreath Laying
H-Block Memorial Easter Sunday 6pm
Donegal Town
Clar Graveyard,Wreath Laying
Easter Sunday, 10am
EASTER MONDAY
Carrigart Commemoration
Easter Monday 12.30pm
Assemble at Parochial Hall Kevin Brady Commemoration,
Speaker: Padraig Mac Lochlainn TD Mennaleck, Crolly,
Rosses Martyrs Commemoration,
Fanad Commemoration
Kildrum Easter Monday 3pm
Speaker; Padraig Mc Lochlainn TD
Pettigo Commemoration
Easter Monday 3pm
Speaker: Cllr Michael Mc Mahon
