The loss of Teach Pobail Mhuire (St Mary’s Church) in Doirí Beaga to a fire this morning is ‘heartbreaking and devastating’.
Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher also described the church as a ‘second home’ for the local community.
“The loss to fire of Doirí Beaga Church is just heartbreaking and devastating to the community it serves,” Deputy Gallagher said.
Just yesterday the church was full to capacity, celebrating the Easter Sunday Mass. However, a devastating blaze broke out there at around 4am.
“Teach a’ Phobail – the public’s houses are our second homes, they are the very heart and soul of our local communities and the loss of Teach Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga will be felt today by many in the wider community,” he added.
“Built in 1972 , when a large community effort in the Gweedore Parish came together with the support of our emigrant communities across the globe, built this magnificent Church.
“We will all need time to reflect on this loss before the task of rebuilding commences . Our thoughts are with Parish Priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh Fr Brendan Ward, the Priests of the Diocese and the parishioners at this most difficult time for them all. The setbacks in life must never define who we are, it is how we rebuild from loss that will ultimately define us as a people.”
Deputy Gallagher also commended the Fire Service for their excellent efforts right throughout the night.
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