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Sinn Fein say Irish Government must help return remains of Red Hugh to Donegal

written by Staff Writer May 28, 2020
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Sinn Fein has demanded the Irish Government offer assistance to the Spanish Government to find the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell and then have the remains returned to Co Donegal.

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney to make contact with the Spanish Government and to offer assistance to Valladolid City Council and the team undertaking works to locate the resting place of Red Hugh O’ Donnell.

Bones, as well as a skull, have been unearthed by archeologists in what is believed to be the burial place of Red Hugh.

O’Donnell was buried there, having taken ill, after seeking further assistance from the Spanish King in the aftermath of the Battle of Kinsale in 1602.

Deputy Mac Lochlainn said “I heartily commend Vallodolid City Council and the archaeological team, currently searching for the resting place of the legendary Donegal Chieftain Red Hugh O’ Donnell.

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“This is a tremendous initiative but the team involved have noted that their resources are limited. The Irish Government should offer financial and any other assistance to them.

“It is incumbent that no financial barrier is put in the way of DNA testing the mixed remains that are being uncovered at this site to hopefully pinpoint the remains of this great man in Irish history.”

He added that it must also be an objective of the Irish government to not just locate these remains but to return them to his beloved homeland of Donegal.

He added “The very thought of this achievement will be of great excitement and importance to so many Irish people, and of course, Donegal people.”

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