The Diocesan Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie says the news of St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg burning down overwhelmed him.
The blaze broke out at around 4 am yesterday morning.
Despite efforts from the fire service, the building was totally destroyed.
Investigations are continuing today to determine the cause of the fire.
A native of Gweedore, Monsignor Gillespie told Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ‘Til Noon Show that the church held many memories for himself and the community:
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