Pat Condon of Killybegs received a Silver Medal at the National Bravery Awards
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The scene at St Mary's in Derrybeg on Monday morning
A fundraising drive is underway to begin the rebuild of St Mary's in Derrybeg, the church that was burned in the early hours of Monday morning.
The GoFundMe - Aththógáil Teach Pobail Mhuire - Help Rebuild Our Church - which was set up by Mary Coyle, went live this afternoon and has gathered over €10,000 already. You can donate here
"On Easter Sunday, the Parish of Gaoth Dobhair, along with many friends and visitors to our community, gathered in a church full to capacity to joyfully celebrate with hope the Easter liturgies of the Resurrection," the description reads.
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"Sadly, our parish is in mourning. Our beloved Church, St Mary’s in Derrybeg, burned to the ground in the early hours of the Easter Monday morning. This is a deeply tragic event that strikes at the heart of our community. Our beautiful Church was not only a place of worship, but also a centre of light, life and love, of support, unity and hope for many.
"We are a resilient community and will stand together to support one another in this moment of deep grief and sorrow. We are asking for your help to rebuild our Church with a renewed hope for a brighter future. Any support big or small is greatly appreciated."
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